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Russell Berrie Obituary

BERRIE - Russell - Center for Interreligious Understanding mourns the loss of Russ Berrie, its founder and Chairman of the Board, who was a driving force in our efforts to unite people of all faiths to build a more peaceful world. The interfaith community has lost a champion of theological dialogue, mutual respect and genuine religious understanding. By our commitment to this vital task, we will pay tribute to your life, your leader ship and your lasting legacy. Stephen Ollendorff, President Rabbi Jack Bemporad, Director Center for Interreligious Understanding, 100 Dorigo Lane Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Dec. 30, 2002.

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Janice Bowers

December 29, 2002

My condolences to the family for your loss and try and remember when death occurs, "God is close to those broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves". (Psalms 34:18) When things like this occur, we need each other for comfort and support so to offer some encourazgement, please know that many people care and I am praying to GOD and begging him to bless, comfort and support you now and in the days to come.



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Sherri Escudero

December 27, 2002

When someone we love becomes a memory, That memory becomes a treasure. My deepest sympathy to all of you. A Russ Employee

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