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Thomas Russo Obituary

THOMAS M. RUSSO passed away April 18, 2014 in Riverside, California at the age of 64 years. Born in Chicago, IL he had lived in Riverside for 32 years. Tom served his country in the U.S. Air Force retiring after 40 years, during Vietnam and Desert Storm. He continued serving as an air craft tech on the airplanes. He was a biker and a retired member of POBOB Motorcycle Club, he enjoyed wrestling and air craft, member of the American Legion, volunteering with the aero club fixing airplanes and also a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Darlene Russo. Loving daughter Melissa Beth Evans and son-in-law Daniel Evans. Devoted grandfather of Jenna, Sarah and Daniel Evans. Family and friends may attend a viewing from 4-8PM, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in Akes Family's "Chapel Of The Chimes". Funeral services will be celebrated Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in Akes Family's "Chapel Of The Chimes" at 10 AM. Interment following in Riverside National Cemetery Staging Area No. 2 with full military Air Force Honors. Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of 9695 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503, (951) 785-4071. Please go to www.akesfamilyfuneralhome.com and sign the guest book.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2014.

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John Ray

July 10, 2015

I miss you Tom. Thank you for your Mom's recipe for pizza and fudge. I'll always remember our days together, working on the KC-97L Air Refueling System. Most of all, I'll always remember our friendship.

Mike Stack

July 30, 2014

The world is much emptier without you Tom. Creek Party, Checkpoint Charlie, The North Avenue Irregulars, Desert Shield, lobsters from Bangor and so many more memories. You are missed.

Bob Hilliker

May 7, 2014

Rest in peace Tommy...i will miss your laugh my friend...warm up the Harley...we'll see you later.

Ted and Patty thursby

April 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

AFGE Local 3854

April 30, 2014

Your Fellow Union Members will truly miss you!

Frank Pearson

April 28, 2014

Tom:
I'll miss you more than you know Duck...my whole family will. You were loved by everyone who's life you touched. Ride in Peace Forever.

April 28, 2014

Tommy, I'm sure going to miss you, you were a very good man. Rest in peace my friend!

- Gerry Haas -

Marty Hanes

April 27, 2014

Thomas "Duck" Russo, Your going to be truly missed my good friend. I'm really going to miss that limp and that growly voice of yours. You were a true friend and a wonderful human being! RIP my friend, GOD's got you now...

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