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Russell Kamiyama Obituary
November 17, 1950 - July 15, 2023
Russ passed away peacefully at home on July 15, with his loving wife of 21 years, Shelley, at his side. He was surrounded by family before his passing. Russ is preceded in death by his parents Willie & Alice Chang and son, Paul.
He is survived by his children, Troy, Aisha (Jake), Shaun (Kelsey),Amanda and eight grandchildren. Kalani, Jade, Romeo, Lana, Nana, Jaz, Jax & Calvin and his family in Hawaii.
Russ worked for PG&E for 26 years, working his way up from Groundsman, Apprentice Lineman, Lineman, Troubleman, Crew Foreman to Overhead Supervisor, before he left in 2000 to work for the City of Palo Alto as Electric Operations Manager, where he retired from in 2016.
Russ enjoyed watching his Bay Area teams, 49ers, Giants and Warriors. He and Shelley enjoyed taking trips to Reno & Hawaii. They enjoyed little trips to Napa where they would go find new places to eat. Most of all Russ just enjoyed spending time with his family and especially Shelley. He loved to sit in his backyard in his chair and watch the high school sports teams play on the field behind his house.
Russ will be missed by many.
Celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Donations can be made to the American Kidney Fund
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Ton Auzenne
September 19, 2023
My deep condolences to the family.
My memories of Russ will always be:
A ready smile.
A deep laugh.
A dagger-sharp wit.
A search for fairness and integrity in the world.
I am honored to have known him.
Rich Surina
September 12, 2023
Quiet. Confident. Easy to work with- The day was always smooth with Russ. We all miss him.
Paul Santo
September 6, 2023
Russ and I met in San Francisco when i was put on his crew when I was still
apprentice lineman. (Treat St) I liked Russ immediately because he had lots of patience and a sarcastic sense of humor.. I needed the patience and had the same sense of humor. those two things made it easy and fun to work with him. We became friends and he will be missed.
Robert Bustamante
August 12, 2023
Russ and I have been friends for many years staring at P G & E line department. Incredibly competent intelligent & caring. The past few years we shared lunch and great conversation together. I miss you terribly BRO. Bustamante
Val Fong
July 24, 2023
Russ's passing hit me very hard. He was a truly terrific person. He handled everything with reason, calm, and caring and I was very lucky to work with him at the City of Palo Alto.
Randy eng
July 19, 2023
I'm Randy Eng retired PG&E meter tech. Russ was a good friend/coworker, he'll be missed by all who worked with him. I knew his mom Alice before knowing Russ, Alice use to come to my late wife Gwen who was a hair dresser for years in the marina of SF on scott street.. Alice was a sweet lady and Willie was a very nice man ( funny).. All three will be missed deeply..
Larry jeong
July 19, 2023
Russ and I grew up together, a brotherhood that lasted over 60yrs. I `ll miss you terribly my brother R.I.P.
Deborah Bolden
July 19, 2023
I worked with Russ at PGandE many years ago. He was a very nice person. I send my love and prayers to his family and friends!!! Deborah Fagan-Bolden
Skyview Memorial Lawn
July 17, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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