CAULEY RUSSELL F. II
Age 85, formerly of West Homestead, Beaver, and Ross Twp., and currently of Aliquippa, PA, died peacefully on February 6, 2013. Firstborn of the late Russel and Mabel (Carney) Cauley. He was a loving husband of 52 years to the late Rita May (Meyer) Cauley; proud father of Margaret Kissell, Russell (J. Patricia) Cauley, III, David (Holly) Cauley, Sr., Diane Cauley, CSJ, Richard Cauley, Mary Lou (Randall) Shallue, and Maureen Suckling; devoted grandfather to 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; fun-loving brother to John (Carol) Cauley, William (Carole) Cauley, James (Nancy) Cauley, Patricia (James) Hein, and the late T. Kenneth Cauley; jokester brother-in-law to Marion Cauley, Louise Smith, Geraldine Snyder, and Elizabeth Meyer; and beloved uncle to 30 nieces and nephews. There are in addition many cousins, friends, and neighbors who will miss his smiling Irish eyes, his quick witted sense of humor, his political opinions/arguments, and his undaunted optimism. Viewing, funeral, and internment will take place at STERLING- ASHTON-SCHWAB -WITZKE FUNERAL HOME Catonsville, MD on Sunday, February 10 and Monday, February 11. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 1020 State Street Baden, PA 15005. The family will receive guests at the Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse chapel on Friday, March 8 following a 7:00 p.m. Memorial Mass to celebrate Russell's life. Arrangements by the WILLIAM R. WELSH FUNERAL HOME, Homestead, PA.
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February 11, 2013
Carol Bernarding
Russ will be loved and missed by all who knew him. He always had a smile and a joke for you. I know he is in good company, where he is.
February 11, 2013
Patty DeBolt
Russ, Pat and family, my deepest sympathy in your loss. May the memories of years gone by help to carry you through this difficult time.
February 9, 2013
Maureen Suckling
February 9, 2013
R I P to one of my favorite people along with Rita Mae. His sense of humor was contagious to all who knew him and his love of people.
Elizabeth Suckling
February 9, 2013
Sorry to hear of your lost. May the God of tender
mercies comfort your family during this most
difficult time and find solace in warm loving
memories.
February 8, 2013
R.I.P. Uncle Russ no more suffering. You r now with Aunt Rita May.
Prayers for you and your family. With deepest sympathy
The Sabo family
February 8, 2013
Peter O'Donnell
Another Cherry St. guy passes on. Not many of us left. My deepest sympathy to the family!!!!! !
Peter O'Donnell
February 8, 2013
KAREN UNGER
Karen and Dan Unger, of Lorenzi Lumber, would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Russ Cauley. I will remember Russ' sense of humor and the lessons he taught me in regards to blackjack.
February 8, 2013
Paul & Louise {Carney} Pavloff
To all the Cauley family:
Our deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of Russ. We always enjoyed his company,quick wit,jokes and infectious laughter. His arrival in God's house will be of great joy to his parents' and to Rita May,and Ken.
February 8, 2013
Mary Meyers CSJ
Rest in peace Mr. Cauley. You give new meaning to "fighting the good fight"! You now have a most well deserved rest, and it is nice to think of you not only in God's arms, but the welcoming arms of Rita Mae! Pray for us until we meet again as you sip that Manhattan and visit the heavenly casino!
February 7, 2013
Paula & Bob Henderson
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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