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Russell Van Salisbury Obituary
AGE: 70 • Leonardo
Russell T Van Salisbury, 70, of Leonardo, NJ, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 in St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1941 in Long Branch, NJ and has been living in Leonardo for the past 42 years. Russell was a retired Long Shoreman for 45 years.
Surviving are his wife Annie Van Salisbury of Leonardo, NJ, Daughter & Son-in-Law Susie & Roger Greene, IL, Grandson Ryan Greene, IL, Brother Charles Van Salisbury, NC, Sister Lillian Deckert of Barnegat, NJ, Sister Beverly Johanson of Rutherford, NJ, Sister Helen Boehler of West Keansburg, NJ, Sister Marion Jones of Keyport, NJ, Brother William Van Salisbury of Roosevelt, NJ, Brother Robert Van Salisbury of West Keansburg, NJ and many nieces & nephews.
Friends will be received 2-4 & 7-9pm Tuesday, February 28 at the Laurel Funeral Home, 201 Laurel Avenue West Keansburg, NJ 07734. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday February 29, 2012 at 11:00am at Laurel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Bay View Cemetery, Leonardo, NJ 07737.
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Memories and Condolences
for Russell Van Salisbury
Susanne Greene
March 23, 2012
Can't believe it's been a month already. I miss you, I miss talking to you.
Susanne Greene
March 13, 2012
RYAN, KATHLEEN & FAMILY
March 1, 2012
THE NEIGHBORHOOD WON'T BE THE SAME. IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE TO BE YOUR NEIGHBOR FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS. GOD BLESS.
March 1, 2012
I want to extend my condolences to Annie and the Van Salisbury family. I just heard today that Russell passed away. He can now finish his card game with my husband Richie in Heaven. May he rest in peace. Pat Dean
Laurie Dean
March 1, 2012
To Annie and the entire Van Salisbury family: We just today learned of Russell's passing. Our deepest condolences to all of you. I've known Russell since I was a very young girl. As you know, he was one of my Dad's dearest friends and he felt like part of the family. They are together again at Bayview Cemetary and I'm sure Dad was there to greet him at Heaven's gate. We will keep you in our prayers at this most difficult time.
Laurie(Dean)and Ben Rodriguez and the entire Dean family
CC
February 28, 2012
To my best friend i will miss you and all the good times we had together keep the cards handy until we meet agian
Hailey
February 28, 2012
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. And of a grandfather and grandson. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Russell will always live in our hearts and prayers. Love, Hailey
Dave & Maggie Laws
February 28, 2012
It was great having Russell and you as neighbors in Tuckerton I still remember Russell helping me on the house. Are boys Dave Phil and SSGT Russell T. Laws will miss him dearly. We all conisdered him Uncle Russel and you aunt Annie
February 28, 2012
The VanSalisbury Family, So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to Russells wife,daugther,brothers and sisters. Just remember he is at peace now. Kathleen (Reiboldt) Cleary.
February 28, 2012
Annie, Tuckerton Beach will miss him teribly my girls still talk about captain Russell every time we turn on heron rd. you will always be in our prayers as we all try to come to terms with your loss with love michael &elena casey and girls
Marjorie Greene
February 28, 2012
It was an honor to be in-laws together - you to my son and me to your daughter - and to share our grandson Ryan. Your visits to the kids in Dubuque, Merritt Island and Hampton were really enjoyable, I am so glad I had the opportunity to share in them. I know how much the kids enjoyed being with you in New Jersey - especially Ryan when he got to drive the boat!
See you later
Marge
Bunny and C Candiano
February 28, 2012
Volumes of great times never could be duplicated nor shall ever be forgotten. We have always been and will continue to be a friendship of four, not three Love Bunny and C
Dana Manuel
February 27, 2012
Annie I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the two of you as a child and how happy and loving you two were that many years ago. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Susanne Greene
February 26, 2012
My favorite quotes from you:
measure twice, cut once
chew your food slowly
nice and easy does it
how yous guys doin?
I'm sorry we didn't get to meet you sooner, but I will always remember and cherish the time we were able to spend together.
Love & miss you -
Susi
Denise Fiducia (Vansalisbury)
February 26, 2012
Uncle Russell, You will always be the big man with the deep voice we all love and remember, I hope the Lobster fishing in heaven is as good as it was down here, You will be missed, say hello to my ma if you happen to see her...... Your niece, Denise
Danielle Van Salisbury
February 26, 2012
Words can not express how much you will be missed.
Margaret Greene
February 26, 2012
Russell was a great guy and it was always fun to be around him.
The Greene family was lucky to have had him in their lives.
Margaret Greene
Anne Van Salisbury
February 26, 2012
I miss you terribly. It is so quiet here without you. I will always remember the great times we had and there were plenty. Your in my heart forever. Till we meet again. Love you always.
Annie
Russell & Ryan
Susanne Greene
February 26, 2012
Annie, Russell & Susi
Susanne Greene
February 26, 2012
Russell & Tucker
Susanne Greene
February 26, 2012
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