Russell Townsend Obituary

A Very pleasant man ,always easy to talk too, myself and wife miss him dearly.

May God wrap his loving arms around you all and hold you close, may you hear the love of God in the voices that comfort you, and my the memory of Russ bring you joy and strength to continue the legacy of love he began for you all.

Dear Pat and Family
My deepest sympathy to you all, there is no way i can write all the wonderful memory accumalted in a live time.
Pat you and Russ were my second parent and wonderful role models, you taught me the gift of live,love and happiness.
To all my brothers and sister, i know your hearts are heavy and sad, but the worderful memories of your dad will help you all thought this sad time.
I wish I could express what my heart feel at this time. What a wonderful man Russ was. I am so glad that he came into my live, i will alway have wonderful memoies to remember.
Will be in touch soon
Love Jan (Tinaglia)

Before we were married, Joyce and I dated. Once, while picking her up, it was very cold outside.
Russ, noticing I was not wearing a hat, insisted I take a knit cap to keep warm. "Keep it", he said. "You're going to need it!"
I have kept, and worn, that hat all these years. It was the start of the many kind and generous things he did for us and our family.

You have always been, and always will, be loved by all who have met you.

We are sad to lose you, but know that God sent a legion of angels to welcome you to your eternal reward.

Joyce,
Though I did not know your father, I can tell he was a very special person. My prayers are for you, your family and friends during this time. The Lord's mercies are new every morning and things will get better as time progresses. I encourage you, your family and friends to remember the good times you shared with him and I know he will be missed.

Joyce,
With sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Joyce,
My prayer is that you and your family will embrace the many laughs and fun memories you have of your Dad. Also, that God grant you the comfort and Peace as you celebrate your Dad's Home going. Remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Bare.

Joyce, my heartfelt prayers are with you and your family as you go through this journey. I know you all will miss Mr. Townsend, dearly. I pray that God will grant you peace and comfort as you celebrate his life, for he was truely blessed among men.

Hi Pat,
I worked with you in Admitting at Mercy. My sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband.

Arlene Ziolkowski

He had a very big heart and always made everyone wear a smile no matter what problems you had, i will miss him dearly ,Ted Shalack

To the Townsend family...
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of "Russ"
I don't know if any of you remember me but I'm Mike LaPorta.
We used to live next door to each other on Winchester Ave. in Chicago.
Your brother Danny was my best friend.

For YEARS I've been trying to find where Danny was buried as I've been wanting to pay my respects to him every time I come "home" but I can never remember where he's buried.
For some reason I decieded to try to find him today and I found this.
After all these years, I'm so sorry this had to be the way I find you all.

I've always respected your Dad, he helped me in many ways growing up....
-Helping me and Danny build a go cart,
-Fixing the fence between our houses every time I broke it trying to dive in your pool,
-Helping us find the softball after one of us hit it over a garage during one of our games we'd play in alley,
-Walking with me to the corner house on 68th. st because the only way I could get on my bike was to use the fence on the corner as leverage and he didn't want me to walk down there by myself because my Dad wasn't home from work yet.

I have so many memories of him, Pat and Grandma trying to keep the "Italian kid" in line.
Russ, Pat and you all were truely an extended family to me.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God bless and keep you.
Your long lost friend from long ago.

Michael

Dear Dad and Mom,
I may not been one of your own, but you welcomed me into your family long ago and have been treating me as one of your own. That has meant more to me than words can ever say. Dad, I love you and miss you already. Mom, I love you and will keep on visiting you as always as I love you as my own Mom.
Love you all very much.

Tom Basso

Joyce,
My thoughs & prayers are with you. He was a great guy...And I know you & John will miss him.

Marty & Larry

Pat,
May you and your family take comfort in knowing that you now have a "very special gaurdian angel" to watch over you. You all are in our prayers and in our hearts right now!!
Love you all--
Deb and Gibby, East Peoria, Illinois

Dad,
Thank you for teaching me to enjoy life and to live it to the fullest. You were a great example of how important family and friends are to us. You have showed me how to share my feelings and to laugh, love and cry.
Thanks Dad - I love you.

Marge

Pat, Sorry to hear about Russ passing. We sure shared alot of good times in Chicago and Eagle Lake. You are in our prayers.Greg and Marilou Heinen Lucas

Dad,
Thank you for teaching me to dance! I remember standing on your feet and being twirled around the room. I will keep dancing for you.
Love you forever,
Joyce