We have lost one of the true gentlemen of our class. I will always remember Russ as a stalwart teammate and friend. I am just sorry we never got to catch up in the years that passed.
Russell Joseph Grisanti, Jr. born August 31, 1946 in Buffalo, New York, passed away April 14, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. Survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna; sons, Christopher (Suzan) and Stephen; grandchildren, Elia, Meyer and Kieffer; brothers, David (Karen) and Michael (Cheryl) and sister, Lucille (Paul) Schaefer. An ROTC and US Air Force Veteran, Russell went on to graduate from the University of Buffalo and then earn a Master's Degree from the University of Utah. In his career as an accountant and CPA, he last worked as CFO for Dependable Home Health Services of Arizona. He was active in his college fraternity and in Lutheran Cursillo. His love for God and Family was seen in his involvement in many churches, concluding at Desert Hope Lutheran Church. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. -
Russ was a such a great guy. I always had this feeling that he was a strong force of nature. When I first saw him block in football, he just seemed to put everything he had into every play. I am sorry that he is gone. Rest in Peace, Russ.
I use to work out with Russ at Crosby field in preparation for the upcoming football season and got to know him very well. Russ gushed with integrity and honesty and truly a person you respected. I always thought that I worked very hard in preparing for the upcoming season but Russ was second to noone and was a gutsy guy who gave every last ounce of energy to succeed. Sorry to hear that a friend of the past is gone but I still have fond memories of a person I had great respect for.
"Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life" Tennessee Williams. Russ personified enthusiasm and it was a joy to have known him. My respects to his family and friends. Joe Tripi
Survived by wife,2 sons and 3 grandchildren. April 2013 in Arizona.
Skip Grossman
We have lost one of the true gentlemen of our class. I will always remember Russ as a stalwart teammate and friend. I am just sorry we never got to catch up in the years that passed.
Skip Grossman
Kathy Meer (Tolien)
Russell Joseph Grisanti, Jr. born August 31, 1946 in Buffalo, New York, passed away April 14, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. Survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna; sons, Christopher (Suzan) and Stephen; grandchildren, Elia, Meyer and Kieffer; brothers, David (Karen) and Michael (Cheryl) and sister, Lucille (Paul) Schaefer. An ROTC and US Air Force Veteran, Russell went on to graduate from the University of Buffalo and then earn a Master's Degree from the University of Utah. In his career as an accountant and CPA, he last worked as CFO for Dependable Home Health Services of Arizona. He was active in his college fraternity and in Lutheran Cursillo. His love for God and Family was seen in his involvement in many churches, concluding at Desert Hope Lutheran Church. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. -
This Obituary was published April 18, 2013
Rest in peace, Russ.
Dick Wightman
Russ is a gentleman! He will be missed at our reunion! Proud to say I know him. Till we meet again friend.
John Burniston
Russ was a such a great guy. I always had this feeling that he was a strong force of nature. When I first saw him block in football, he just seemed to put everything he had into every play. I am sorry that he is gone. Rest in Peace, Russ.
John
Dave Kyser
I use to work out with Russ at Crosby field in preparation for the upcoming football season and got to know him very well. Russ gushed with integrity and honesty and truly a person you respected. I always thought that I worked very hard in preparing for the upcoming season but Russ was second to noone and was a gutsy guy who gave every last ounce of energy to succeed. Sorry to hear that a friend of the past is gone but I still have fond memories of a person I had great respect for.
Joe Tripi
"Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life" Tennessee Williams. Russ personified enthusiasm and it was a joy to have known him. My respects to his family and friends. Joe Tripi