I can tell you exactly the day and the reason for my first encounter with Russ. It was January 19, 2000, the day of the Seton Hall fire. Both Russ and I were working in the telephone call room – Jubilee 132 – answering the incoming calls from people trying to trace the students who lived in Boland. I sat across the table from Russ and found his voice and manner calm and soothing even to those of us working under very trying circumstances. You could hear his heart in every call he took – I can still hear him now even though it is ten years later. It was then that I decided I wanted to know this gentle, caring man. It was only later that I found out how wild and crazy he could be … but I enjoyed that part too. I also learned of his patience and knowledge when dealing with computer “novices”.
I don’t want to make him sound like a saint because I’m sure that the imp in him made itself very well known but he was one of the people who left footprints on my heart and wonderful memories in my mind. I look forward some day to meeting up with him again – and then, watch out!!
/From Joan
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, January 7, 2011
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