Joseph Carl Russ (1921 - 2005)

Born 12 Oct 1921 in Buffalo,NY

Ancestors

Son of Joseph B. Russ and Mildred M. (Langgood) Russ

Husband of Marjorie J. (Baker) Russ — married 23 Oct 1943 in Buffalo,NY

Descendants

Died 7 Apr 2005 at age 83 in Tonawanda,NY

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Biography

Russ Family Portrait 1940 : Top L to R : William R. Taylor, Edward Hammer, Francis Weissenberger, Betty Weissenberger (Russ), Charles Russ, Margerette Russ (Hartwanger), Mildred Russ (Langgood), Monica Russ (Markel), Albert Russ, Joseph C. Russ, Francis Koch, Joseph B. Russ, Middle L to r : Anna Taylor (Russ), Cecilla Hammer (Russ), Carl Russ, Anna Russ (Kraus), Norma Russ)  : Bottom L to R : Elmer Habermehl, Helen Habermehl (Russ), Robert Habermehl, Donald Russ, Boots (Carl and Anna's Dog), William Taylor II, Eleanor Koch (Russ)

Of Tonawanda, NY, entered into rest April 7, 2005, beloved husband of Marjorie J. (nee Baker) Russ; devoted father of Gail (Stephen) Cavanaugh, Linda (James) Gavacs, Thomas (Karla), Richard (Rose), John (Karen) and Stephen (Catherine) Russ; cherished grandfather of 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Joseph B. and Mildred (nee Langgood) Russ; dear brother of Norma (late Albert) Wadsworth and Donald Russ; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit The LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church (Tonawanda) at 9:30 o'clock. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterloo, NY. Mr. Russ was an Army Veteran of WW II

Burial

Burial:

Date: 11 APR 2005

Place: Blessed Sacrament Church Tonawanda,NY

Note

Note: Joe was in WWII and received the Purple Hart for his action in the Battle on Utah beach.

Sources

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-c-russ&pid=3390696&fhid=5066

• Paternal relationship is confirmed by a 390.5 cM match between Michael Russ GEDmatch T559569 and his First Cousin once Removed A. Russ GEDmatch M814263.