Russell L. Weiss

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smile, I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

Russell L. Weiss of Scarsdale, NY passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the age of 84. He was born October 2, 1930 in New Jersey . Russell was the Chief Executive Officer of Norstar Bank of Commerce until his retirement. Russell began his career as a trainee in 1949 at the Bank of Commerce where he successfully climbed the ranks and was elected as the President of the Bank in 1975. While with the Bank of Commerce, Russell utilized every educational opportunity earning his college degree followed by Law School at St. John’s University, from which he graduated in 1956. He was admitted to the New York Bar the same year. Russell also earned the rank of Captain in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.

The generous heart of Mr. Weiss was spread outside the banking walls through his interest in both religious and community affairs during his career he was the Director of Catholic Big Brothers of NY, Inc and Trustee Emeritus of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry NY. Russell was a member of Winged Foot Golf Club and served on the Board of Governors.

Russell is predeceased by his wife, Constance Weiss and his sister, Elizabeth Harrison. He is survived by his daughters, Alice Weiss and Karen (Weiss) Corbetta (Richard), grandchildren Matthew (Susan), Lindsey and Morgan and also great-granddaughter Elizabeth. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to: WGA Caddie Scholarship Fund, 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 , The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate or The Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.