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RUSSELL LoPRESTI Obituary

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RUSSELL ANTHONY, a WW II
Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart with One Oak Leaf Cluster and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead, of Mayfair, on April 23, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara Ann LoPresti (nee Bendis). Devoted father of Laura L. Davis, Valerie J. Deeks and Russell William LoPresti (Katie). Brother of Edith Berna, Teresa Webster, Nina Palaia, the late Nancy L. Williams and Amelia Engelkraut. Loving grandfather of Charles Russell Davis Jr., Brian Michael Davis and Courtney Rae Deeks.
Relatives, friends and members of Rising Sun V.F.W. Post #2819 are invited to attend his Viewing Friday Eve 7 to 9 P.M. and his Funeral Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:15 A.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS INC., 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Funeral Mass St. Matthew Church 10 A.M. Rite of Committal Forest Hills Cem.

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2013.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Russ and the family.

Doll & Joe Holden

Family

April 19, 2022

Barbara and Family,

This is still a great picture of Uncle Russ, and brings back so many fond memories of him. God bless to all of you.

Love,

Doll & Joe

Amelia & Joe Holden

Family

April 19, 2021

Dear Aunt Barb n Family: I want to extend my deepest and heartfelt sorrow to each of u for ur profound loss of ur husband/father. Uncle Russ was always very kind to me and i will forever keep him in my prayers. God Bless.

Maria Palaia

April 28, 2013

To my favorite Uncle. I'll always remember you.

Leon Williams

April 26, 2013

A kind, decent person - so sorry Laura for your loss - God Bless!

Debbi Marenbach

April 26, 2013

Uncle Russ,
I will always remember you as a kind, gentle and caring person. You were always good to me. We will all miss you.

Glenn Palaia

April 26, 2013

Uncle Russ,

You will always be in our Hearts. I will always cherish the many happy times we had together growing up. Our prayers go out to Barbara and your family.

Love Dolly Mac and Joe

Amelia Holden

April 25, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

janice kotofsky

April 25, 2013

To My Dearest Brother,
You will always be in my heart. Thank you for all your care when I was a child.
Love Always,

Your Baby Sister,

Nina LoPresti-Palaia

April 25, 2013

Uncle Russ the Great!! My gentle, brave, and courageous uncle. You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. I love you. Kiss Leon and Nancy for me and the boys. Your adoring niece, Gladys

April 25, 2013

Rest in Peace. Thanks for all you did to keep our country free, Sincerely
Holden Family

Kathleen Holden-Kanish

April 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace.
David and Ninalee Long

April 25, 2013

Rest in Peace Uncle Russell. Many happy childhood memories with family!

Aunt Barbara, Laura, Valerie and Russell, My sincere thoughts of sympathy during this difficult time. God Bless you.

Craig Holden

April 25, 2013

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE BRAVE SOLDIER !!

FORT MYERS, FL

April 25, 2013

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