"Merry Christmas to you on this day of the Lord."

I still continue to pray for you, and the family.
Bless you Scottie,

George

Happy belated birthday Dad! Thought of you as I was in New Mexico this year on your birthday. Made me think about how much you loved the cabin we had there! I can still see you sitting on the front porch and feeding the deer. I don’t think you ever forgave me for selling it but I could feel you with me on this trip . You always loved the mountains… the scenery was spectacular!

Kim & Dawn I think of your father all the time and the truly kind loving person he was….I miss his beautiful letters ….we grew up together I miss him his parents they were my godparents and his wonderful brother Raymond so many wonderful memories. Your fathers smile will be forever in my heart. Happy Birthday Rusty xoxo

Aw, Scottie,
It's such a pleasure to read about all the love from your family and friends.
As you know, You're still in my prayers every night.

I have been very ill, and thought this year was going to be it., but the Lord said, not yet, not yet. So it's going to have wait a little more time before I greet you again in person.
So! Until that time comes. I, and my family ask that you ask God to watch over us and yours.

Your friend,

George

Remembering and thinking of my dad today. I could almost hear his voice this morning. Love you dad.
Kim.

Hi Russ,
Through you, I left a video you would like to share …

Remembering my dad on Father's Day.

Merry Christmas Scottie,

I still keep you in my prayers every night when I say the "Rosary."
Please pray for us as well.

Your friend always,
George

Happy Birthday Dad! There is so much I have missed sharing with you over the years. It still is so difficult . Miss you and love you. As always, brings me to tears on these days of rememberance.

What I am about to write I have already mentioned to several friends and relatives. The occurrence- I did not fully assimilate until later! I mistakenly thought days ago that I published the occurrence here, however an email issue showed that not to be true.

Twice before I conveyed on this site, occurrences which were almost impossible to believe. One was a story of two families (Russ’ and mine) who without knowledge or coordination, moved from L.I. N.Y. to New York City “ into the same apartment building!

Second- many months later, and perhaps as difficult to believe, was the appearance of Russ’ picture on our digital picture frame… on December 26, 2020… just as I walked by it!

Perhaps I am specifically blessed… as are you who would believe this… for I believe there is a deeper meaning to understanding this. Of something beyond? Because “guess who” appeared just as I walked by our digital picture frame on December 26, 2021. Yes, Russ!!

Scottie,
Hard to believe that it's been seven years since you left us to be with the Lord.
It seems like only a little while ago, we were enjoying each others company and talking about the small things in life that gave us pleasure.

Know that our family still keeps you in our prayers.
Until we met again,

Your friend,
George

Well Scottie, its seems like just a short time ago we were laughing, and talking together.

As you Know, I keep you, and your family in my prayers every night.
Gosh! Time has gone fast. I'm 80 years old now. Don't know how much time I have left, but it will be nice to see you again.

Hard to believe you would be 74 today! Miss you so much dad... I can't believe you've been gone almost 7 years now. It's still difficult and I miss our conversations. Although as I am sure you know I still talk to you quite often! Love you ...Happy birthday!

Believe or coincidence... nevertheless:
“The Picture”
Approximately fifteen years ago, for my wife’s birthday, I gifted her a USB drive with 3280 pictures of moments of our lives. I manually scanned them from perhaps 10,000 photos, to use on our digital picture frame. These pics randomly shuffle, and one of them, as wife Carol knew Russ, was of him leaning on my shoulder, we were in sports jackets, the same picture as is in the photos section of this remembrance application! As I walked by the frame... this December 26 morning- there he was, that very picture!

Ha, “Gone but not forgotten” they say. Maybe not so gone

Scottie my dear friend, still miss your smile. It still seems like it was only yesterday when we laughed and talked about the "Old Days."

We know, you are with the Lord!
Please pray for us in these difficult times.
This covid-19 has taken so many.

I'm an old man now, and it pains me when I remember so many of my buddies that are gone. I have not forgotten my promise. I pray for you every night when I say my Rosary.

Just saying hi Russ.
In Faith
Big Al

Faithful friend, loving father, son, brother, and human being! My wife & your friend Carol & I still toast (per your request) to “The Nutty Irishman.” You will not be forgotten

The years have passed, but it seems like only yesterday, we were enjoying each other's company.

God bless you! Every night when I say my "Rosary," you are included dear friend.

Another year of missing you and thinking of you always! Hope you had an amazing heavenly birthday dad! Love you

Hi Russ (Rusty). Just wanted to say hi. Thanks for the fond memories of our times together, and of your great dad and wonderful mom, and your admirable love and dedication to your daughters.
Big Al

To Russell's family,
Our family has not forgotten Scottie. He is in my daily prayers.
I and other's will always carry him in our hearts.
His life here with us was a blessing and indeed because of him, our life's
were enriched.
God is with you, please pray for us that were left behind.

Four years ago Russ. Been a good while but in a sense it hasn’t been. Because the special person you were will never be gone, will never be forgotten... will always be in me! You were and likely still are a part of many others as well. You are still here Russ and perhaps some of you is even reflected in our children, grandchildren and friends. You have left your mark for sure my friend, for sure! 

Scottie was such a dear friend. He always had a smile and enjoyed life. After all these years, I still say a prayer for him and ask him to pray for us that were left behind. He was there in good and in bad times to support and cheer you on. Scottie, thank you for being my friend.

On weekendsl Rusty and I regularly took the bus into Flushing NY to the YMCA. In the”Y” there was a usually-empty room with two pool tables and two pingpong tables. We played pool for hours and hours, hardly ever wanting to leave. And, let me just say, he was really good! But, sorry Russ, I must tell I did win half the time on the ping-pong table. Miss you buddy!

Another year of missing you dad! I know that is a blessing to have had such a wonderful man to call dad and I am truly thankful! I think about you always but yesterday with your birthday falling on a Monday which was always our day to talk was pretty tough. You remain in my thoughts and prayers daily and I know that you are with me always. Love you with all my heart

Scottie,

We miss you, but know that you are with God and are happy.
Pray for me dear friend, so when it's my time, I will not be afraid.
I know that good friends and loved ones will meet again, and we can all once more, laugh together again.

Once, together as kids at Jones Beach, NY; Russ and I came across a large wood pallet and floated on it together. I'll never forget as I fell off, a nail caught my knee. Minor accident which nevertheless left me scarred to this day! A scar I am happy to have and which brings happy memories of Russel (Rusty), his family and our priceless times together!

Thinking of you daily dad but it is always especially tough on the special days...to think another birthday has gone by and I couldn't call or be with you is tough. I love and miss you more than ever. You are the best dad, grandpa, friend I could ask for!

Scottie,

Hard to believe that it's been close to two years since you left us. As you know, you are in our prayers every night. Not that you need them, for we know you are with our Lord. Just our way of communicating with you.

We miss your thoughtfulness and compassionate ways with others. By the way Scottie, "Happy Birthday."

George & Diane

Hi Russ,
Thinking of you brings back such wonderful feelings of you and our times together! And of course some tears from missing you. But I know, and I hope others know, that there is and always will be a spark of you forever. And yours, a very special one for the life you lived. A sweet song for you- I hope it plays for any who wish to listen. It is Carrie Underwood's "Temporary home".  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LraOiHUltak&index=12&list=PL3ZxfUgGrnA68LTL2dIIz7NV-Tz7sixCK Happy Birthday buddy...

Father's Day. Sunday June 19, 2016 I went to church today but it was hard for me because they were talking about Fathers. I miss you Dad and being able to say Happy Father's Day. It does give me a little comfort though knowing that you are with The Heavenly Father. I love you and I miss you Dad.

Everything seems like it has been so busy with Christmas and all the holidays but I think about you a lot. It's amazing that it has been a year already. I was trying not to be sad on Dec. 26. I tried to do happy things that day. I went and had a Starbucks in the morning and then went shopping that day so I wouldn't dwell on sad things but I miss you and I love you Dad.

Dad...love you and miss you! It's so hard to believe an entire year has gone by.... Marking the end of the "firsts"... First birthday without you, first Christmas without you....
Had a nice Christmas but by evening was very sad thinking of you but my solace will always be that you are truly in a better place and very peaceful. You will remain in my heart forever...

It’s hard to believe that other year has pass without Scottie. He was such a dear friend.

I was one of his co-worker’s at the plant and we all miss him. I like the family to know, he has Not been forgotten.

George

Today is November 20th and next week is Thanksgiving already. I miss you Dad but I am thankful for all the good times we had together. I love you.

Happy birthday Dad! Wow what a day! Have had such great thoughts of you today... Trying not to be to sad but missing you beyond belief! I am celebrating your day today in Wisconsin .. jerry and I are visiting Trey and Kelly? Bought chocolate ice cream to make YOUR sundae ... With the chocolate syrup, whipped cream and marishino cherries! So good ..just wish you were here to share it! As you would say ... Your tongue would slap you silly it was so good! Love you daddy ... Hugs to heaven

Russell is a man you don’t forget. “Scottie” is the name that I, and many of his co-workers called him. Diane, my wife and I talk about Scottie from time to time. He was such a dear friend. We miss his smiles and laughter. We know that he is with God and still looking after us all. When my time comes, I look forward again to having the many conversations we enjoyed together

I remember Rusty very well. He was my brother Alan McNeil's best friend and always will be. He was very much a part of my life as I remember him at our house many times. Always treated me like a little sister.
He and my brother go way back. The stories and fun times they shared will be a part of my brother forever. He still talks about " rusty" all the time! I only wish he could still be here today. And from what I have heard from my brother,Al..... he has a pretty wonderful family here to honor him! May you all find nothing but peace and happiness in all your wonderful memories of such a beautiful person as he was!
Happy Birthday Rusty.....

Happy Birthday Russ!
Carol & I go out once or twice a week and (as you know) are unlikely to have ever missed having a toast to "The nutty Irishman". I appreciate this memorial notification and will write something here acknowledging your wonderful life- every year until such time as I join you.

I love you and I miss you Dad !

I would like to leave a tribute for my dad. Today is Father's Day and for a memorial today I went to the Fish Company Restaurant for lunch. I tried not to be sad but it was very hard. I was remembering when I went there with my dad. I love you and I miss you dad. I know you are in a better place and are happy and rejoicing with the Lord. I love you.

I think of you everyday and miss you tremendously! Its been such a tough week knowing that I can't call and wish you a happy Fathers Day…I have nowhere to send a card or a gift. I have been trying to hold it together to have a great weekend with Jerry and help him feel special as a father but my thoughts keep drifting back to you. I love you dad …I know you know that but I still wish you were here so I could tell you in person. There is an emptiness without you. I know in my heart that you are in a much better place and I am thankful for that but as selfish as it may be…I want you here with me! Have a wonderful Fathers Day… I will be looking to the heavens tomorrow and sending you my love. Give Brownie a hug ( and a treat!) …missing him too!

Dad…Brownie got his angel wings today…I am once again so sad to say another goodbye but I know he will be looking for you and enjoying your "Scooby Dooby Doo" treats! Even typing it makes me smile because he would come running to you every time he heard you chuckle and say it with a smile…I can picture you now. I know you loved him dearly just as if he was your own and I am reminded of the difficulty you had saying goodbye to him on your last visit. You knew he would not be with us much longer. Enjoy him in heaven as you always did here on earth. I know he is in great hands. I love you

I would like to make a tribute for my dad. "The Happy Irish Man"
I want to write what my dad told me one time. His grandmother ( my great-grandmother ) came straight from Ireland. She almost came on the Titanic but decided not to. The Lord protected her from that and extended her life. So my dad was definitely Irish. Today is St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2015. Happy St. Patrick's Day. I love you DAD!

My husband Mike and I are truly saddened to have learned about the passing of Russ. Russ was truly a wonderful, caring person. When my husband was hospitalized Russ always showed up to visit him in the hospital. When Mike did not show up to play pool Russ always called to make sure Mike was o.k. When I ran into Russ with one of my grandchildren Russ had to take out of his bag a pretzel bagel he had just bought in the German Bakery. Russ was always so kind and good natured. He certainly will be missed by many. Rest in Peace!

Missing you dad… today marks the first month without you! I know you are here with me in spirit but it is so hard not to be able to talk to you. I love you

I am profoundly saddened by Russ' early departure from us all. He was full of life and love for each and everyone he knew. He deeply loved his daughters,Dawn and Kim, his grandson Josh and my mother Lore. I am eternally grateful that they met and loved each other with such devotion. Over the years I was privileged to have been given the opportunity to know and love Russ. He was the kindest, most thoughtful person I have ever known. I mourn him not being in the world with us all. He loved life. He loved us. I am hopeful that his intrinsic kindness will serve as my role model in how to treat others. I will ask, "What would Russ do?" There is only one Russ. I am fortunate to have had him in my mothers and my life. I will miss him and think of him fondly for many years to come. I picture him frolicing with the angels now...He was a good, good man.

I met Russ in 2009. He welcomed me into his home on my visits to Las Vegas while visiting the Catarinicchia's. Lori Catarinicchia is a life long friend of mine from NY. Russ treated us as family. Such a warm and loving man. He was so good to my daughters and I. Not a holiday or Birthday went by without receiving a card in the mail from him and Lori. He will never be forgotten. God Bless You Russ.

I had the honor to know Russ from being in the Aqua Club. Russ was a very nice man , and you could always expect a big smile from him. Rest in Peace Russ, you will be missed.

To all Russ will be missed bye so many up here at the Clubhouse.
He was the Best Friend for many up here . He was always three anytime you needed him . Miss you so much every time I walk into the clubhouse wish u were here . Rest In Peace our Friend

Frank and Ken Moser