Rudolph H. Samek, 89, of West Hartford, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Married in August 1964, he was the beloved husband of Estelle (Maciorowski) Samek for 57 years. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Charles Samek and Josephine (Wyborny) Samek. Rudy was raised in Newington and resided in West Hartford for most of his life. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Shaw Walker after many years of employment. Rudy and Estelle travelled the world, enjoyed many cruises together and loved to sail on Long Island Sound in their sailboat. He loved to swim and would swim regularly throughout the years. Along with Estelle and his family, he leaves his dear friends Gary and Maria Martone of West Hartford, and their family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service, to be held at his grave in Center Cemetery, Newington, (corner of Cedar Street and Main Street behind the Church of Christ, Congregational), at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, is serving the family.