Russell F. Bravard

Russell F. Bravard obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Russell F. Bravard

Russell Bravard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gilligan Funeral Home - Kenwood on Apr. 25, 2022.

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Russell Francis Bravard, beloved husband of the late Kathryn Kelly Bravard for 60 years. Devoted father of Mark (Donna) Bravard, Bob (Anne) Bravard and Kathy (David) Vessey. Cherished grandfather of Adam Bravard, Leah (Matt) Rosti, Kelly (Alexis) Bravard, Emily Vessey and Arianna Bravard. Dear brother of Bertie (the late Dave) Adams. Caring brother-in-law of Bill (Janice) Kelly. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Russell and Clara Bravard, sisters Dorothy (Herman) Rapien, Rita (Elmer) Perzel, mother and father-in-law Robert and Ethel Kelly, sisters-in-law Mary Helen (Art) Jackson and Patty (Earl) Lindsley, as well as brother-in-law Bobby Kelly. Passed away on April 22, 2022 at the age of 92.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 27th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Gilligan Funeral Home, 8225 Montgomery Rd. and on Thursday, April 28th from 8:30 – 9:30 at St. Gertrude Parish Center, 6543 Miami Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 28th at 9:30am at St. Gertrude Church, 6543 Miami Ave. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gertrude School, 6543 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 or Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263.
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Dan Bravard

August 15, 2022

I never got to meet Russell in person, unfortunately, but we did get to talk on the phone several times over the years. He was always very kind and gracious in sharing his genealogy research with me.
Dan Bravard
(Russell's 3rd Cousin 1 time removed
Zanesville, OH

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