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RUSSELL ALTEMOSE Obituary
RUSSELL LYNN ALTEMOSE (Age 59)
On Tuesday, November 15, 2016, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Cheryl Altemose; son of Arthur and Margaret Altemose of Williamsport, PA; brother of Donna Daddona, of Philadelphia, PA; uncle of Jacki and Nick Daddona. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Connections for Cancer Support, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Louise
November 21, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with you during this most difficult time. Jeremiah 29:12 - please call on him.
Judy Volley
November 19, 2016
Cheryl,
I was shocked to hear of your loss. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Susan Baker
November 18, 2016
Hi Cheryl.. Ted and I will not be able to come down to Washington for the service for Russ but we wanted to send our condolences to you and family.. you two were such a wonderful fit for each other and I know he will be greatly missed.. prayers of healing to you. -- Love, Susan and Ted Baker
Ben Jordan
November 18, 2016
I always enjoyed my time with Russ and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed. My sympathies to you all.
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Michael Beidler
November 18, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear this news. He was a good friend and I really enjoyed working and talking with him for the short time we worked together. My prayers go out to his family.
Kim & Rob Dassing
November 18, 2016
So very sorry for your loss Cheryl. Wishing you peace and strength in the coming days.
Jack Vance
November 18, 2016
I worked with Russ for a couple of years at Quantico and never knew he was sick. He was always a consummate professional and will be missed.
SueEllen Musselman
November 18, 2016
My sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. Russ was well respected throughout the BAE Systems/Tracor/Vitro community for many years. May your heart be filled with happy memories of all the good times. God bless you.
Deb Kibbe-Warren
November 18, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of this...I grew up with "Rusty" living just down the street, our school bus stop was at his house... My sympathies to you all.
November 18, 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Altemose, Donna, and Cheryl - please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Although it's been years since we've seen our former neighbor from Williamsport, our thoughts are prayers are with you. May your memories bring you some comfort.
Linda, Deb, and Kandy Kibbe
Joe
November 18, 2016
My condolences to you and your loved ones at this sad time. I have many fond memories of Russ' effervescent personality. Know he will be greatly missed.
November 18, 2016
I'm so very sorry
Yolanda Lucas
Ken Gooch
November 18, 2016
My sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you today.
November 17, 2016
So sorry to hear the sad news. Love to you Cheryl. Glad I got a chance to spend time with Russ and cheer on the Redskins!!
November 17, 2016
I am very sorry for your sudden loss. I hope that you will find great comfort in your times of sorrow. Psalms 138:3 J.C
Colin & Karen
November 17, 2016
Cheryl
We are so saddened to hear about Russ. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.....
Aaron Winters
November 17, 2016
We cannot even begin to understand what you are going through right now, but would like to offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family.
November 17, 2016
Dear Cheryl, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Family. It seems like just yesterday when Russ stood up for us during our wedding more than 28 years ago. He will be missed by many but his memory will live on forever in our hearts. Love to you. Kate and Warren
P.S. Unfortunately our travel will not allow us to return in time for the funeral but please let us know if there's anything you need in the future.
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