Russell Scinta

Russ was my cousin and taught me to golf when I was 13 - was a very good human being! RIP

I had know Russ for 50 years...We all loved him...Dear friend RIP

My dad is gone, and depending on who you asked, he was a performer, a friend, a mentor, or just Russ, his personality was just larger than life. He had a way of showing different sides of himself to different people, and I think that was just part of who he was. Our relationship wasn´t easy. I wasn´t a big part of his life. We didn't agree on much, and a lot has happened. I'm also not musical and prefer a much more quiet life. I inherited a love for animals, and a need to stick up for the...

Our family is saddened by the passing of Russ. We were friends for many years. Prayers for his family.

This obituary, though nice, does not begin to state what a wonderful man, friend, family member, musician and person Russ was. I had the pleasure of working with Russ in the studio recording music and on stage performing it for many years, as well as hanging out with him at parties and venues all over WNY just having a great time. He taught me, shared valuable knowledge with me and gifted me the first banjo I owned as well as many other pieces of equipment through the years. It is because...

RIP Airmen,Thank you for your service

Russ and I worked together for over 25 years. I always enjoyed his wityness. Great Guy.

I first met Russ 40 years ago at work. In that span we played in three different bands. We spent many enjoyable hours practicing and playing gigs around Western New York. Russ will always be in my memories. I can still hear his Banjo (my favorite instrument).

Russ was a good man, he really made an impression on my kids.