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Russell Jacoby Obituary
Dr. Russell Jacoby (Butch, Jake) passed away on Wednesday, July 13, in Burlington, VT.
A geologist and native of Lehighton, he graduated from Syracuse University, where he played football, and Queens University in Canada.
He taught at St. Lawrence University and, after his retirement, remained active in things he loved: Civil War re-enactments, music and studying history.
An accomplished pianist, he was also an original member of the North Country Preservation Jazz Band.
Surviving are a sister Susan of Lehighton; three children, Jennifer of Rochester, N.Y., Stephen of Houston, TX, and Michael of Branson, MO; and their families.
Contributions in his name may be made to the Gettysburg Military Park. His interment will be private.
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Kenneth Noble
November 1, 2017
Russ was an incredible instructor at SLU. He was quiet and full of wisdom. He once told us the story of doing field work way up in Ontario. Three people guided for 6 weeks by topo sheets and aerial photos. One (not Russ) started to go loony when they were a little lost. Russ and second person sent the loony one up a tree and asked him to wave his arms while they looked at that PHOTO to see if they could figure out where they were....
May 9, 2017
It is May 6th 2017 and I have just learned of the sad death of a very close friend of post graduate university years in Kingston Ontario Canada. Russell Jacoby and I spent numerous times together professionally and socially as very good mates while we were both at Queens University together undertaking PhD studies DURING THE 1960s. Russell was a great mate and all enjoyed his wonderful sense of humour.During those days we shared similar interests including sub standard ice hockey playing , music. Although our careers caused us to go separate ways, Russell was very often in my mind. He was a very good geologist and a very good friend and I am very much saddened to hear of his passing in 2016. If you are reading this mate in your new life, Goodbye and have a good one.
Rob Hill
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