Rudolph Tarlosky Sr.

Rudolph Tarlosky, 96, died from an extended illness on October 18, 2023. He was a long-time resident of Alexandria, VA. He was born in September 1927 to the late John & Mary Tarlosky, of Nemacolin, PA. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Joyce Scott, grandson Matthew Scott, four brothers, Robert, Vincent, Martin and Edward and his sister Helen. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of almost 72 years, Juanita, his daughter, Pamela Scarce (Al) and son Rudoph Jr. (Denise), son-in-law Bill Scott, grandchildren Nathan Scott (Brittany) and Lyndsey Holmes (Austin), Alison Neal (Joey) and Chris Scarce, great grandchildren Taylor Scott, Cole Scott, Cameran Scott, Conner Scott, Sawyer Holmes, Hayden Holmes and Scottie Ann Holmes, Cooper Neal and Elle Neal, brother-in-law Timothy Fine and numerous nephews and nieces, including Mark Fine (Kathy) and Barry Fine (Sue) and great nephews and nieces. Rudy, (aka Red, Uncle Red, Pappap), was the second youngest of 6 children born to his legally immigrated parents (from eastern Europe) and grew up in a small coal mining town in western Pennsylvania during the Great Depression. Upon competition of high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945 to serve our great country. Fortunately, the war ended in August 1945, as he probably would have been part of the U.S. invasion force of Japan. After serving our country, he worked in the western Pennsylvania coal mines like his father and brothers, but decided coal mining wasn’t for him. He applied to and joined the Washington Metropolitan Police Department in 1951 and continued his service protecting and serving the residents of DC. He retired 28 years later in 1979 as a Sargent in the Internal Affairs division. After his retirement, Rudy continued his support of the DC Police Department and worked part time for the DC Police Credit Union. The Credit Union position gave him the opportunity to enjoy the activities he loved, including trout fishing in West Virginia, actively participating with his Masonic Lodge, traveling with the love of his life, Juanita, to their condo in Myrtle Beach, attending Virginia Hills Baptist Church and going to his grandchildrens’ sporting events and enjoying his family, while still working with the officers of the police department. He also was the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against the DC Government, which was victorious and gave many retired officers of the police department the same pay increases as the active duty police officers. After his retirement from the DC Police Credit Union, he continued the activities he enjoyed, especially his family, watching and going to the Redskins games and watching the Nationals. He and Juanita were crowned the King and Queen of the family’s annual vacation to Virginia Beach and Myrtle Beach which included family members from several states, and their friends. Rudy will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Not only was he a great Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle, but he was also a mentor to several younger police officers and an all-around great person. The family would also say a special Thank You to the staff and owners of the Evermore Senior Living facility in Woodbridge VA. The support and care they provided was second to none and without them, this obituary would have been much sooner. Relatives and friends may be received at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315, Thursday, October 26, 2023, 2-4PM and 6-8PM. Funeral Service Friday, October 27, 2023, 11:00AM-12:00PM. Interment, immediately following, Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) or Virginia Hills Baptist Church (www.virginiahillsbaptist.com) or a charity of your choice.

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Rudolph Tarlosky Sr.

September 3, 1927 - October 18, 2023