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for Russell O'Hara
Lexy Ohara
January 12, 2020
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 gave,the life he lived,i miss it all but not as much as i miss him,he was the light when there was no sun,the rainbow when the rain was done,though we will not see him anymore and it feels like a big fat sour he achieved being a great father and that is all i can ask for..."
I love you daddy you will be in my heart forever...
Vicki Khan
April 3, 2019
4 years later and not a day goes by I don't think of you. Love and miss you BUBBA
Vicki Khan
April 3, 2016
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
Sharon Dunn
June 29, 2015
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 car to Car X on Stony Island, but I will miss your friendly voice and smiling face. You left us way too soon. God bless your family. I wish them peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Monica Brown
May 26, 2015
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 work with me on the pricing too. Immediately, upon entering the shop, I noticed his absence. Mario, one of the mechanics in the shop, provided me with the information I sought and asked if I knew about (what happened to) Russell. When he pointed to the photo taped to the computer with words above Russell's photo saying "In Loving Memory" and he told me that he had passed away, I was actually devastated. I could not speak for a while as I tried to process what I just heard.I thought, but he was so young and strong. I said "but his kids"... as I remembered his son AND his daughter would be there with him in the shop sometimes happily working alongside their dad and as I thought about how they and his wife and family and close friends must feel. They (the children) were so cute and seemed so proud to be working with their father who clearly loved them so much. Then I began to cry. Even though I have hardly known Russell for even one year, I thought he was a special person and a rare businessman. He clearly loved his work and valued his customers and it showed. Sometimes, as I listened to him speak about things related to the repairs that he would suggest, I realized that he was not just extremely well versed in his trade but that he was actually brilliant and maybe even genius. He was very, very gifted in things mechanical and chose to use his gift in this way. He had an incredible passion for his work coupled with his comittment to care for the people who trusted him with work. Those of us who were his customers were privleged to benefit from this and to trust what he recommended. After I went back home I prayed for Russell's family and loved ones. I think when someone so young and vibrant leaves us, we wonder why they were taken. I realized that we are not promised length of this life, but what matters is that we make each day count and our relationships with God and those whom we encounter count, for good. I think that is what Russell O'Hara Sr. did with his life and that this experience is part of life. So I hope that children, wife, family and loved ones will take comfort at least in that. Know that in the days to come "God will wipe away every tear" Rev 21:4. Though we all mourn this stunning loss now, we are grateful for Russell's life and his example as a talented mechanic, and, obviously from the expressions of others here in the condolence book, a wonderful father and friend. I will keep all in my prayers and thoughts.
BILLY OHARA
May 16, 2015
DADDY CAN YOU JUST LET ALL THIS BLOW AWAY IMISSYOU SOMUCH
Janet Thoma
April 8, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family of Russell. Wishing you peace and strength during this very difficult time. Rest in peace, my friend.
vicki khan
April 8, 2015
I love you always and forever. My heart goes out to marily and gary and crystl, and nikki love you all
Bob Bresler
April 7, 2015
So long Russell. You died too young. May you be at peace.
dan freier
April 5, 2015
Good bye my friend see you in heaven sad to see you go so soon youll be dearly missed by your family and friend
April 5, 2015
Russell I cannot believe you are gone and I pray you find all the peace you desire in God's heaven. You are in good company with love always, Lisa Sauseda-Nelson and Family
David Coons
April 5, 2015
You were a great and true friend. I always looked up to you. You will be sorely missed.
Jeff Gibson
April 4, 2015
I am really going to miss you buddy! I am going to miss are talks about life, kids, GOW, and your awesome and unique sense of humor. You could always make me laugh, even when I was having a bad day. You were a great man that always put others before yourself. That is a trait that is hard to find these days. I will see you again, until then watch over us and know we will always remember you!
Heather Hayward
April 3, 2015
you are an awesome friend, and there are very few of my middle school memories that don't include you. you protected me like a brother, and took care of me all the time. I thank Facebook for bringing you back into my life. peace out brother, tell my daughter I love her, and I'll see you when I get there.
Tina Laboy
April 3, 2015
No words can begin to express how much You will be missed.
terry dubrawsky
April 3, 2015
Marilyn and Gary, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. No words can stop your grief but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.. Terry
Marilyn Brooks
April 3, 2015
Russell your dad and I love you so much and our hearts are hurting. You were an awesome son and gave us 4 beautiful grand babies. You were the man and father we knew you would grow into. You did everything you could for your babies and they WILL be taken care of the way I know you would want them to be.
Love mom and dad
Beth Weaver
April 3, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of this young man. Though we may not no why this has happened, we do know that God needed him as a special angel. May your memories be what drives the path of life your choose. You all are in my prayers.
Nichole Hurst
April 3, 2015
Russell you were such an important part of who I was. I will treasure our time together. My you have peace of heart and mind. I love you!!! Make them laugh up there because that is what you do best! All my love to you!
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