Russell J. Rice

1969 - 2019

BORN

1969

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

John F. Slater Funeral Home

4201 Brownsville Rd

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Russell Rice Obituary

Russell J. Rice, 50, of Waynesburg, formerly of Bethel Park, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

He was the loving husband of 20 years to Wendy E. Coe; proud dad of J.T. Rice; beloved son of Christine (Gary) Pitchok and Russell Wolfe; cherished brother of Rhonda Mariani and niece Chelsea; and grandson of Delores (the late John) Chambola and the late Nellie and Earl Stillwell. He will also be missed by Connie (the late Thomas Coe) and Brian Coe. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends and co-workers.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. until the time of his prayer service at 6:45 p.m., Thursday, June 20, in John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227.

Funeral services will be held privately. If desired, family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association, 4 Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com.





Published by Observer-Reporter on Jun. 19, 2019.
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So sorry to hear about Russell. I cant imagine your loss. May he rest in peace. Sorry I could not make it.

Brian Laight

June 20, 2019

My deepest sympathies to your family. I had a lot of good times with Russ! I will keep your family in my prayers.

Andy Rudge

June 19, 2019

Sorry to here of your loss.Thinking of you guys

Jim Passieu

June 19, 2019

I was very sad to hear of Russ's passing...My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this difficult time...

Marlene Kesneck

June 19, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family at this time. I was so very sad to hear of Russ's passing. God bless your family at this difficult time.

Kim Durbin

June 19, 2019

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a loved one

June 18, 2019

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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June 18, 2019

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Memorial Events
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Jun

20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

John F. Slater Funeral Home

4201 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

Jun

20

Prayer Service

6:45 p.m.

John F. Slater Funeral Home

4201 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

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4201 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227

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