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for Russell Cresson
Sponsored by Cousins Cora, Larry, and Scott Pavur.
FR. DOUGLAS BROUGHER
May 9, 2017
You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this painful time. I will offer Mass for Russell and you all. May the Peace of our Risen Lord be your comfort and hope.
May 4, 2017
Dear Cousin Claire and Cousins,
I admire the way Russell along with you, Claire, raised your family. His and your legacywill continue. May peace and joy be with you all as you remember your loving husband, father, and grandfather. Love, Kathy Pavur Folse
May 4, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Cresson was a wonderful person. I have many fond memories of him during my time at Loyola. I spent a lot of time with him Barry, and Zig. We were always laughing. Some really great memories. I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Treuting Hall (Metairie.La)
Joan Guidry
May 3, 2017
Dearest Cousins,
Russell was a Great Father, Mentor, Friend, Leader, Husband, and the list goes on...He will be missed, but his legacy will continue through his loving children and family. We have been blessed to have Cousin Russell for 96 beautiful years!! May our Cousin Russell enjoy his eternity in Heaven.
Love and Prayers to All,
Joan, Mark, Blake, Julia, and Richard Guidry
John Rousset
May 2, 2017
Diane, Debbie and I are so sorry for your loss. We send our condolences and prayers for you and your family. John and Debbie Rousset / Jacksonville
May 2, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family maya you find comfort in the God of all comfort.
Jerry Dauterive
May 2, 2017
Russ was one of the finest, nicest people that I had the opportunity to get to know in my years at Loyola. It was always a treat to interact with him during the many campus events he covered.
Russ had a truly wonderful family. It was a pleasure to have Jeanne and John as students in my classes. My wife and I have great memories of our trips to NYC with Jeanne and other students in the early 80's.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
May 2, 2017
To the nicest family ever,
We share your sorrow at the temporal loss of your husband and father, Russ, whom we remember as though we were still at Loyola. You all are amazing and an example for how to live fully. God bless and keep you.
Ronny and Rhoda (Viellion) Carr
David Pavur
May 1, 2017
Dearest Cousin Claire and family,
Russell with You, Claire (Precious), like my Dad and mother have a wonderful loving family. He and you gave everything to instill a strong Christian faith which shows. You will continue to have the love of Russell through you family and others which will grow stronger every day! It is truly a blessing to have known Russell and your family. Jesus has welcomed Russell into his family now. May God continue to bless you and your family. Russell will be truly missed but will continue to live on thru you and others. Love you and family, God be with you and family always, David Pavur
Chris Self
May 1, 2017
Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss. What a blessing to have had your father for 96 years. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Chris
May 1, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of tender mercies, console
your grieving heart during the loss
of your dear beloved one.
May the family forever cherish the
fondest memories together.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the God of compassion, carry
your burdens, and give you the
needed strength to endure.
Much love and deep respect to
you.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
to you.
(Psalms 121)
TE, New Orleans, Louisiana
Steve
May 1, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Cresson family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6,7
Scott Pavur
April 30, 2017
Dear Claire, Kathleen, Guy, Diane, Mary Kay, Jeanne & Rusty,
We are so sorry for your loss, and are keeping you all in our daily thoughts and prayers.
As Cousins (thru Claire), our families have been closely related for so many years. We witnessed your family as each of your children grew up and matured into wonderful Christian adults. Claire, you and Russ have lovingly and patiently worked together to achieve a wonderful legacy, which are your children and grandchildren.
We often mentioned to Russ just how much we enjoyed, and appreciated, the annual family Christmas photos...it was truly amazing to see how much each child had grown, and matured,
from year to year!!
Whenever Larry and Russ would get together, they would share memories of their days in the Navy, during WWII. They both seemed to enjoy reminiscing about those times, and were so proud to have served their country.
We would like to offer a special thanks to Guy and Diane, who have always been so helpful to our family in times of need.
Our sincere love to each one of you,
Cousins Cora, Larry, and Scott Pavur
Robert Pavur
April 29, 2017
Dear Cousin Claire and all our Cresson cousins,
Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to each of you. Our cousin Russell was truly blessed living to an amazing 96 years of age. It was a joy to see Russell and Claire at the Pavur picnics over the years. As a close-knit family, may you be comforted by the support you receive from one another.
Love,
Robert & Gail Pavur and family
April 29, 2017
To the Cresson Family, Russell and his Mother were particularly nice to me in 1942 when I visited his Mother and let her know that I went to Sacred Heart of Jesus school and was given his name to pray for and make Spiritual Bouquets in his name so he could come back home safe. He even sent me pictures when he was on a ship, and enclosed short notes of thanks in his Mother's letters. I even had the privilege of meeting him when he came back home. My daughter went to Holy Angels with his daughter. I'm 85 now and will continue to pray for his family. Joan Gabriel, Slidell, La.
Betty O'Neal Thatcher
April 29, 2017
Dearest Claire, I'm deeply saddened to read of the passing of your wonderful husband, Russ. I join you in mourning since I lost my dear husband, John on April 1 last year. I think often of our childhood days and all the fun times we had growing up. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. May God's love be with you and help you through this difficult time.Love you. Betty
Corinne Duplessis
April 28, 2017
Diane & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just met your Dad a few times, but always loved seeing him. He was a sweet & gemtle man. Remember all the good times. Love to you & your family. God Bless
Albert LeBlanc
April 28, 2017
Rest In Peace Mr. Russell,
I grew up with his children, Gregory was in the same class,,My prayers for the Family.
April 28, 2017
To Russ' family,
Your husband and father was a friend, kind and mentor when I worked on The Wolf, in olden days, when I was young. He taught me ny important things, like patience and when to stop talking, all with his quiet humor. The Sanctuary Candle at St. Jospeh Cathera, BAton Rouge will be dedicated to him a wek duirng the summr.
Mary (Healy) Rettig
Peter Nastasi
April 28, 2017
My sympathy to the Cresson family. I remember Mr. Russ fondly. I remember Mary Kay used to call him ''Do"
Peter Nastasi
Curtis Beckemeyer
April 28, 2017
Kathleen, I am so sorry about the passing of your dad. You should feel great consolation knowing that you were able to be with him at the end of his journey.
-- Curtis Beckemeyer
Howe, Texas
Rosemary Ferreri Hanrahan
April 28, 2017
Dear Claire, So sorry to hear of Russell's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary
April 28, 2017
Dr Guy and Dr Russell,
Now I know one of the reasons you turned out so well and so nice. Please accept my condolences.
Shawky Mohamed
April 28, 2017
All of you have been in my prayers for many years, but especially this past week. How beautiful to join the Lord during the season of Alleluias... Sister Noël
April 28, 2017
Dear Kathy, So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father. My thoughts are with you and the family. Luv, Debbie McCarthy
Keith Bernard
April 28, 2017
Rest in Peace, Mister Russell. It was nice meeting and talking with you. My dad had good taste in friends.
Gray Ault
April 28, 2017
Many memories, prayers and blessings on the passing to heaven of your beloved Russ.
Alfred Williams
April 28, 2017
Diane and Guy,
I was sadden to hear of your fathers passing. Your family is in my prayers.
(Matthew 9:22)
Joe & Linda Wallace
April 27, 2017
Dear Kathleen and the Cresson Family,
Linda and I are sorry to learn of your father's passing. I never met him and I know you and he were close. We send our love and wish for God's healing hand in the days ahead.
Sue Marolf
April 27, 2017
Our prayers are with all of you.
Ron Jung
April 27, 2017
Russ took my wedding pictures over 50 years ago. they were beautiful. He was a very nice man.
Kim (McMahon) Cooney
April 27, 2017
Mary Kay,
So sorry to to hear about the loss of your dad. May angels lead him to paradise. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Sending love & hugs to you, my friend.
April 27, 2017
We have fond memories of Russ. It was a privilege to know him. He was a first-class person, a good family man, and an outstanding photographer. He did the photography, and it was wonderful, for our wedding back in 1965. Please accept our deepest sympathy for his loss.
Barbara and John Hantel
Karin Rohr
April 27, 2017
So Sorry to hear about your dad passing away Russell. He was very patient with our neighborhood fun!!
60th Wedding Celebration!! So Lovely!!
Joan Guidry
April 27, 2017
60th Wedding Anniversary!! Beautiful!!
Joan Guidry
April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Cresson family on the passing of your father. He has a lasting legacy in his beautiful family! We will be keeping you in our prayers. Cathy & Robert Bouchon
Kathleen Cresson
April 27, 2017
Dad-You took care of me when I was young; I helped take care of you when you were old. You watched me being born and take my first breath; I watched you die and take your last. I hope you are enjoying yourself up there, a free spirit! Love, your eldest daughter, Kathleen
Isabelle Keefe Marrero
April 27, 2017
Saddened to hear of Russ's passing. I will always remember his kindness, patience and knowledge in teaching us his craft in what then was called journalism. Wish we could see some of his pics of angels now.
Suzanne Hebert
April 27, 2017
Mary Kay, So sorry for your loss, You and you entire family are in my prayers
April 27, 2017
Sorry for your lost may God continue to comforts all the family at this difficult time. Phillipians 4v 6&7.
Don Crist
April 27, 2017
Kathleen,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a great man that will be remembered always.
I will be keeping you and the rest of the Cresson clan in my prayers.
Donnie Crist
Mary Ann Jung Giardina
April 26, 2017
I was so sorry to read of Russ's death. I think we were related through the Pavurs & I know he knew my parents, Helen & Al Jung. I went to AHA & knew Kathleen from there. My husband, David, graduated from BM with Guy. We are so very sorry for your loss. Russ was a wonderful God loving man who truly lived his Catholic faith. May his memory live on in his children & grandchildren!
I will be keeping you all in my prayers!
Lauren Lemmon
April 26, 2017
What an amazing man and family-God love all the Cressons. I know and love many of you and my sympathies are with you all. I hope the great memories can bring some comfort during this time of irreplaceable loss. Sincerely, Lauren Lemmon
Henri Andre Fourroux III
April 26, 2017
Bless you Claire, Diane, Guy, everyone. Sure your hearts are broke open, but that's how it's supposed to be; remember: prayers and tears are the way to heaven.
Ruth Binder
April 26, 2017
Kathleen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your dear Father. As a child I loved your parents and thought of them as such good and wonderful people. I was glad to read the obituary and learn of the many good things he did in his life. The thing I remember about him the most is coming to your house and seeing all of the big photos on the walls, that your dad had taken of each of the children. I thought that was so neat! He was such a smart man. Getting a degree back then at Loyola was not very common. And then reading all the initials behind your siblings names and you being a lawyer, I can see you all inherited his brilliancy. Also I didn't realize that you had siblings that have passed away. So sorry! Your mom and dad were courageous, holy people! My prayers are with all of you. Living to the age of 96 is amazing. I am glad you had him for so long. I know you all learned so much about life from him. God be with all of your family today & in the coming months ahead. Love and prayers, Ruth Calamari Binder
Chuck Cook
April 26, 2017
Hey Guy, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. He left quite a legacy with his photography. Our dads were born the same year and both served in the Navy in the war. You and your family were blessed to have him so long. Be well.
Claire Whittier Pavone
April 26, 2017
My mother worked at Loyola for many years, and mr cresson took many lovely pictures of us. Jeanne was my babysitter too, and I remember staying at the cresson home, sometimes for days at a time. The whole family was just wonderful. My thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends. May mr cresson Rest In Peace.
Alan Smason
April 26, 2017
Kathleen, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please convey my condolences to Guy and the other members of your family.
Dan Pavur
April 26, 2017
Dear Cousin Claire and family,
Russell (w/Claire) left his mark with having a wonderful family of outstanding children. It is a joy having the Cressons as cousins. My condolences and prayers for your loss. Russell will be missed.
Nancy Picard
April 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
April 26, 2017
Aunt Claire, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Russ. I will be praying for you! Many prayers, Maria Clare Frank
April 26, 2017
Dear Aunt Claire and Cousins, You all are the best! If anyone was loved on this earth, it was Russ. He loved you all of his life, and you loved him.
A funny memory : When I would tell Uncle Russ goodbye at an event, he would always say "Be good" and make me laugh.
I love you all, Linda Montelepre Frank
Eddie Pavur, Jr.
April 26, 2017
Dear Aunt Claire, Guy, Diane, cousins and family,
I have fond memories of Mr. Russ's stories and common sense approach to life. I tried to use his ideas and humor many times, to stay out of trouble. He was a terrific conversationalist!
Sending my prayers and love to you all,
Claude Pavur_SJ
April 26, 2017
All my Cresson cousins, I know in my heart that Russell is enjoying bliss, freedom, and joy in abundance from God and all the heavenly hosts. May God let you know how true that is so that you will feel some consolation at this time of saying goodbye. The goodness that was in Russell has done so much grace-filled work in this world and continues to do it, I am sure, directly and through you and your amazing family. You are all very much in my prayers and masses this week. In the Lord who saves us, Claude
April 26, 2017
Kathleen, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I must say, seeing his picture brought me back to Franklin Avenue all those years ago! God Bless all of you,
Melanie Gangolf Drumm
Liz Brodrick Scott Monaghan
April 26, 2017
Russ will live on in the hearts and minds of generations of Loyola students. He was funny and dedicated and wise and an inspiration to many of us
April 26, 2017
Miss Cresson and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Cresson was one of the nicest people that I knew, I will keep him and the family in my prayers.
Barbara Gary Gaston
Rosemary Ruiz Lewis
April 26, 2017
Russ,
You did good! I remember like it was yesterday, working with you on The Maroon and the yearbook back in the 60s. Thank you for being one of my favorite people in bright memories I have cherished throughout my life. Good journey to you.
-- Rosemary Ruiz Lewis
Lily Cosse
April 25, 2017
Dear Aunt Claire and cousins - May all your happy memories soon bring you comfort and peace. Prayers for each of you!
Much love - Roy and Lily Cosse'
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