Russell-O'Hara Sr.-Obituary

Russell J. O'Hara Sr.

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Almost five years later...your still gone I miss you and think about you everyday but i want to start this new year fresh ive realize it stinks sitting here and mourning you and thinking about sad memories instead i should think of the good times i know now you would not want me sad.I love you,you were a great father and a great bestfriend and I even wrote a poem about you
"My dad"
He was my friend my father my life he made everything feel so right,the hugs he...

4 years later and not a day goes by I don't think of you. Love and miss you BUBBA

On the day you passed and went home 1 year later you came and got your mama and brought her home. I love you and please take care of my sister my heart is hurting so bad right now. I love you bubba

I was shocked a couple of weeks ago to learn of Russell's untimely death. I still feel somewhat empty after having heard the news. I knew Russell only as a customer at the Car X store that he managed on 74th & Stony Island, but I feel like I've lost a close friend. He was such a friendly, vibrant and helpful gentleman. I somehow felt closer to him than I actually was. As I write this I am still feeling sad about his death. My friend, you left us way too soon. I will continue to take my...

On this past Saturday, I was driving down Stony Island in Chicago and decided to stop by the CARx shop to say hello to Russell O'Hara Sr., and check in with him about the next items he would recommend in the ongoing planned repairs for my car. I had not been in for several months. As I made my way there, I thought of how happy I was to have met Russell because he was trustworthy and always seemed to care about doing the best job possible on my car. I loved the way he always tried his best to...

DADDY CAN YOU JUST LET ALL THIS BLOW AWAY IMISSYOU SOMUCH

My sincere condolences to the family of Russell. Wishing you peace and strength during this very difficult time. Rest in peace, my friend.

I love you always and forever. My heart goes out to marily and gary and crystl, and nikki love you all

So long Russell. You died too young. May you be at peace.

Obituary

Russell's Obituary

Russell J. O?Hara Sr, age 40, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Beloved husband of Nichole Hurst. Loving father of Cassandra, William, Alexandria and Russell Jr. Devoted son of Marilyn and Gary Brooks. Cherished brother of Crystal Schwahn and dear uncle of Makayla Honeycutt and Nathan Brooks. Visitation Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. with a funeral service to be held at 7:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. More Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com

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