"Unforgettable......that's what you are...." I don't even know where to start when talking about memories......so many.... All I can say now is that as soon as "going to Scotch Plains" was mentioned in this house, it was immediately always met with instant motion, people dashing to get out to the car and down to Chapel Road and into another Francisco adventure in frenetic fun!! From all the fun-filled birthday parties, Nancy is home parties, garden parties, impromptu dinners (usually not done til after 9)one could expect to be involved in garden tours, eating fresh produce off the plant, pick-up softball games in the field, sled rides down the back hill (weather permitting) chariot races in the garden wagon, splash fights and dunkings in the kiddie pool (that would be the adults....not the kids), someone falling in the fish pond, walks around the neighborhood, good food and great times with the best friends ever. We were made to feel part of the family and loved always....which we needed desperately as we lost our parents during the years that passed. We love him and all of you, that will never change. He will always be with us - he is truly unforgettable.
Love to you all, Marianne and the M gang
In memory of Russell J. Francisco
Adored grandfather, beloved dad and loving husband, Russell Joseph Francisco passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 5, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marge; son, Mark (wife Laraine); daughter, Nancy Francisco-Welke (husband John); son David (wife Anita);, grandchildren, Conor, Ali, Cayla, Noah, and Benjamin, and twin brother, Roger.
Russell deeply touched the lives of many people, including extended family, neighbors, colleagues and friends around the world. He was a small business owner for 35 years before starting a teaching career at Seton Hall University. He retired as captain of the Scotch Plains volunteer fire department and was an active supporter of several philanthropic organizations. Russell was an avid gardener, cyclist, hiker, amateur naturalist and a great lover of Florida's nature.
Russell lived life to the absolute fullest and while he left it too early, he left it doing something he enjoyed, at a place he loved, surrounded by people who adored him.
His funeral ceremony was held at on Aug. 8, 2009 at Church of the Ascension in Bradley Beach. Gifts in Russell's name may still be made to The Conservancy of Southwest Florida (http://www.conservancy.org/).
Link to the Aug 7th obituary
Russell deeply touched the lives of many people, including extended family, neighbors, colleagues and friends around the world. He was a small business owner for 35 years before starting a teaching career at Seton Hall University. He retired as captain of the Scotch Plains volunteer fire department and was an active supporter of several philanthropic organizations. Russell was an avid gardener, cyclist, hiker, amateur naturalist and a great lover of Florida's nature.
Russell lived life to the absolute fullest and while he left it too early, he left it doing something he enjoyed, at a place he loved, surrounded by people who adored him.
His funeral ceremony was held at on Aug. 8, 2009 at Church of the Ascension in Bradley Beach. Gifts in Russell's name may still be made to The Conservancy of Southwest Florida (http://www.conservancy.org/).
Link to the Aug 7th obituary
Friday, August 21, 2009
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