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Joseph Russek Obituary


JOSEPH MATTHEW RUSSEK (Age 71)  
On Sunday, March 20, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Anna Marie Russek; father of Alicia (John) Welsh, Arleen Madruga, Amy Olmedo, and Anita (Matthew) Lendach; brother of Loretta, Darlene, Thomas, Henry, and John; grandfather Heather, Alia, Jessica, Erin, and Antonio. Also survived by numerous other relatives. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, March 23, from 12 to 1 p.m., where service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 22, 2011.

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March 28, 2011

Joe was truly a committed member of the conservative movement here in Montgomery County and a real patriot. He knew much about the political process in Maryland and Montgomery County. Our prayers and thouhgts go out to the entire family. I know Joe has now found eternal peace as he moves on to a more blessed place.

Bill Roberts, AFPMOCO

Rick Hansen

March 23, 2011

Joe helped me get involved in Montgomery County politics. He stood up for the taxpayers and was always willing to help me with advice. Thanks, Joe.

Antonio Olmedo

March 23, 2011

Joe,

You were a good friend, mentor, grandfather, and father-in-law. The children and I will always and forever miss you. God bless.

Daniel Hess

March 22, 2011

Remembrance. Dan Hess

Darlene Hess

March 22, 2011

To Joe, my brother as well as my best friend.

March 22, 2011

Alicia - we are so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Lynn Van Pelt

Adol Owen-Williams, II

March 22, 2011

As President of the Montgomery County Men's Republican Club it has been a great honor and pleasure having Joe as one of our active and outspoken members. Joe was a constant wealth of facts and information to the members of our club inaddition to being a formidable candidate when he ran for office in the Montgomery County Counsil Race. Joe will truely be missed by all of us who had an opportunity to interact with him every month. May God Forever Bless You and your family Joe.

Katie Holland

March 22, 2011

I am very sorry to hear that our brave local politician has gone on to better battles, so to speak. Joe was a nice man. He will be missed.

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