I am Russ's aunt on his mother's side. My earliest recollection of Russ was when the twins were between 2 and 3 years old (I was sixteen) and I was dating their uncle who was seventeen. His Mom visited with us just about every Saturday, and their Uncle Gene conned both of them into believing that it was a "treat" to hold up his legs while he sat on the sofa at my Mom's home. They would do it to the point of exhaustion and neither one would want to be the first to give up. Gene was a 6 foot, 200 lb. man so it was no easy task, but it soon became a ritual much to everyone's amusement. My first home when I married was in Union, N. J. and Russ was in Roselle and used to come to my home on his bike to mow the lawn when we needed him. My fondest memories of your Dad in my adult years was that he was always the life of the party at all the family gatherings, a non-conformist to say the least, and he always put a different spin on life events and everyday mundane things. He has been sorely missed.
/from Gloria
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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