I'm so sorry to hear this.I'm sorry we lost contact.

Aunt Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing. I know u loved him very much & will miss him terribly. Just try to remember, even though u have lost a daddy here on earth, u have also gained something so very special. U have an angel in heaven called, Daddy watching over u now. Love ya, Aunt Peg

Rest in peace Uncle Russell , you always made us kids laugh, the times we spent at the apartment with you and aunt Alice Zon  and Peggy were great.. You really knew how to have a good time.

Uncle Russell was such a fun person, I remember when we would come to the apartment and he would always  make us  kids laugh. He would get down on the floor and play with us....and yes we would get in trouble for being to loud.. Even he would get fussed at.

Uncle Russell you will be Dearly missed by many !! I remember when we sleep by you and Aunt Alice's apartment you always took us swiming socwe wouldn't cry when my parents left . Zon and Peggy my Heart and Preyers go out to you and your familys. Love you all . Mary Ann.

Nanny I am so sorry for your loss I know how close you were to your dad. I will keep you in my prayers ...If you need anything please let me know

Dear Peggy, Zon & Family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad Russell.  Even though I didn't know him well, I heard he had a heart of gold and was a wonderful giving person. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.  Remembering all the good times shared with him will help ease the pain and will keep him close to your heart.  God Bless all of you.
Love,
Charmaine Hood

Russell, I will always love you like a brother. You will always be in our hearts as one of the Mancuso's. You were always so good & kind to me and my children.                    I remember spending many weekends at your house and you never complained a bit. You always welcomed us with open-arms and most importantly, you welcomed us in your home with an open-heart. I remember one instance  when you came and picked up me & David,(age 3 at the time) from that bad flood that got us stuck out in Harahan many years ago. We were petrified and had no one to call nor could we depend on anyone. You came for us without a second thought. You came out lovingly. That was just one time of many times you have been there for me.      You would get out of a silent sleep to help another even at 3 am....  I could go on and on and on.... You were always there for everyone... anytime, anywhere, anyhow you can. Best of all you genuinely did for others naturally.  Giving and doing for others seemed to be 2nd nature when it came to your way of living.                                             The Mancuso family is and was very blessed to have you in there lives. You will be truly missed by all of us.                                                 Zon & Peggy, We love you. Our hearts and prayers grieve along with you. Trust that I empathize more than you can imagine.                                                                      Love, Josie aka Josephine,(Russell call me that) & The Mancuso Family

Peggy and Zon, My deepest condolences go out to you. All loss is very painful in more ways than one. I feel your pain as you struggle with the fact that that your daddy is no longer in this life physically with us any longer. Know that he is always with us spiritually. Have peace knowing that at the end of the day, WE will all be together trading stories about our life her on earth. Knowing THAT in and of itself should ease your grief a little. Because knowing this means  we were and have always been destined to be together forever. I pray that you find peace and tranquility as you go thru this difficult time. Prayers are flowing to you from me.  I love you both. Juliette & Anthony

Peggy and Zon, SO SORRY for the loss of your dad. Although we didnt know him personally we still feel your loss in our hearts. Our sympathy goes out to you. prayers are with you. Love, Angela and Hilda

Peggy & Zon, Your dad was a great person. We always will remember him being so funny, He was so fun to be around and made all of us laugh. Sorry we missed his memorial service. You and yours are in my prayers. Love Paula & Gordon

Peggy & Zon, Im so sorry i couldnt make your dad's memorial service. I was in the hospital. my sympathy goes out to you and all of your family. Love, Patsy and Jv Mathern

Russell, Im sorry we couldnt make your memorial service. You were loved and will be missed by many. Love, Betty & Wanda

Peggy,
I am keeping you and Zon in my prayers.  Dad's are so special and I know how much you love your dad.  I'm so sorry for your loss.

Daddy You Were Always The One To Make Us Laugh. You Have Done So Much Touched People In Ways That Have Amazed Me.
You Chased Away Lighting On Nights I Was Scared You Chased The Nightmares Away You Taught How To Slow Dance And Even Let Me Stand On Your Feet.
 You Were firm When Need Be You Were Always There For Dance Recitals. You Gave Me Away To Be Married And When Dennis Came You Were So Happy And At Times He Clime All Over you And You let Him. 
 One thing i Know for Sure Is That you Loved Us No Matter How Hard Times Got You Were Always There With A Smile And Your Positive Ways.
 I Loved In Life And Will Miss In Death.
 I Love You Daddy Do Much And Missing You Is Going To Very tough On Me But You And Mom Always Sadie I Was The Strong One And It Will Take a Wile But You Will Forever Be In My Heart.
 Your Pickle

Zon & Peggy- I know you'll miss your Dad. Always full of fun & laughter & lots of love for his girls.

Of course the first thing that comes to mind is the fact that Russell arranged for me to get my first job in this world at Century Printing on Toulouse St. I was 16 but somehow he talked management into hiring me. I worked in the Bindery. I made $1.65 an hour and thought that I was on top of the world. MY dad liked Russell and vice versa. Al is right, whenever the brew was running low on Rocheblade Street (especially on a Saturday Night ... !!!) He was the willing volunteer to go get it, as everyone else was so trashed .... LOL .... he was a free spirit as I knew him and I never ever saw him ever lose his cool .... He is at peace now. Peggy, Zon, I am so sorry for the loss, but I am sure that he and your mother are looking down on you, as a parents love is unconditional.

 i can give him this he had a big heart and boy was he funny and lets not forget crazy he was one of a kind

The one thing I remember is that he always wanted us to have a good time. No matter what was going on, he wanted the kids not to be effected by it. I loved that about him. I am so sorry for your loss. I am just finding out this afternoon. Keep your head up, he would want you to be nothing but happy. Hugs

Peggy & Zon- I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad. He was such a nice man. I remember him taking us to the lakefront before a hurricane so we could play in the wind! Prayers for you both from me & Katie

Uncle Russell was always so funny. As a kid he made me laugh all the time. Everytime they needed beer at Maw Maw's house he would always take me with him to K & B. And of course he would get me some candy while we were there. He's at peace now.

love you grandpa  I miss and will always remember you you were a good grandpa.

So sorry for your loss Peggy. My thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family!

Daddy You Were Always There Standing In A Crowed Laughing Wiping g Tears Brushing Skinned Knee And All A Dad Dose I Even Steeped On Your Dancing Once.
 I Loved You In Life And Will Always Love You Through The Years.
 You Now Have Legs To Walk A Bright Voice To Talk And You Are Breathing So Good. 
 You Are With Mom And Your Family That Passed Before You.
     I Love You Dad So Very Much And Will Love All My Life.
   You Are So Very Missed.

OBITUARY

Russell Frank Palmer Jr.

September 25, 1935 – September 6, 2013

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

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