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Russell Pine Obituary

Pine Jr., Russell G. 65, of Merrionette Park, IL. Known to loved ones as "Rusty" or "Pops". Passed away January 30, 2015. Beloved son of Elizabeth and Russell Pine Sr. He is survived by his father, Russell Pine Sr.; loving children, Rory (Jaimee) Pine, Jennifer Pine and Brett Pine; dear siblings, James (Cynthia) Pine, Paula Pine, Margaret (Darrel) Coots, and Charles(Marla) Pine; and 6 loved grandchildren. He was a veteran and retired video store owner, longtime bears fan and compassionate family man. We will mostly remember the detailed stories he told that had us grinning and on the edge of our seats until the ending. These stories and memories are what keep us smiling. Russell knew no stranger and welcomed everyone into his life with open arms.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 4, 2015.

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Kyra Bowie

August 23, 2024

That´s me on the left side of dad . I miss him so much everyday and 2015 still feels like yesterday . My bestfriend, your shaq attack I love you for life!!

Rory Pine

October 26, 2023

Still think about you every day dad. Can´t wait to get to the afterlife and tell our exaggerated stories:).

Jennifer Pine

January 29, 2023

Jennifer Pine

January 29, 2023

Jennifer Pine

January 29, 2023

Jennifer Pine

January 29, 2023

Jennifer Pine

January 29, 2023

I love you Pops! I still hear stories about you you are obviously missed and your memory lives on! You had a very exciting life and I'm so glad that you brought me into it!

Jennifer Pine

October 18, 2022

So glad to hear all these beautiful words. And yes Hal he mentioned you. Some wild stories.

John j Hallahan III

September 28, 2016

I just hope Russell mentioned me in some of those stories, we had a lot of fun together at Ft. Hood!
He called me "Hal"

John J Hallahan III

September 28, 2016

I had been trying for about 20 years to find Russell, he and I were best friends at Ft. Hood, Texas, after returning from Viet Nam in 1970. He told me his sister was a Learjet Pilot and his dad ran a huge cleaning empire.
I am so sorry for your loss, I have been missing him for about 45 Years! Maybe I will run into him in the after life.
John J Hallahan III

February 5, 2015

With deepest sympathy and prayers to the Pine Family...Dolores Lipke

February 5, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the Pine Family!!! Mariann Weiss

Bob Surin

February 4, 2015

What a great man he will be missed. Sending prayers. Bob Surin

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