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Henry Russi Sr. was born on November 2, 1954 in Gary, IN. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Carmen Malave and Cecilio Russi, his wife, RoseMary Russi and sister, Iris Russi.
He is survived by his children: Regina Gomez, Marisol (Nickeama) Noys, and Henry (Jennifer) Russi Jr; siblings: Julio C. (Sonia-deceased) Russi, Aida L. (Adiel-deceased) Jaime, Teresa (Miguel) Irizarry, Elias (Gina) Russi, and Madeline (Jesus) Correa, Cecilio (Leticia) Russi Jr. and Maria (Ivan) Agosto. His loving grandchildren: Nickeama, Jose, Japree, Henry III, Jamari, Raymond, Anais, Stella, a host of nieces & nephews, and his closest friend Alfredo Caveda, amongst many more friends he made through the years.
He graduated from Horace Mann, class of “73”. 2 years later while working as a janitor is when he met a beautiful jaw dropping 18 year old RoseMary, who then later became his wife until her untimely passing in 2005.
Henry was a dedicated and hard worker for Blaw-Knox for several years, then proceeded to Plastic Lines for 35+ years until he retired at the age of 65. He proceeded to move in with his beloved son Henry Jr, his wife Jennifer, and children where they loved and cared for him. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on cars, building model kits, home improvement projects, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Henry will be greatly missed by all those who had the honor of knowing him. He will always keep your memory in our hearts.
A visitation for Henry will be held on Tuesday July 2, 2024 from 11:00 AM-3:30pm with a funeral service starting at 2:00 PM. All services will be held at Rendina Funeral Home, 5100 Cleveland Street, Gary, IN 46408.
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Once while in high school. Henry and the gang was laughing because I had to drive a station wagon. One of those two Tone wood sides one. I felt out of place because we loved teasing each other. That is what friends did those days. Anyway, we all decided to go to the beach on a school day and all the beautiful girls jumped into Henry’s sports car. I think it was a malibu. Leaving me by myself in this ugly station wagon. Henry put so many girls and some guys in the car that his shocks broke and they were stranded in the middle of the block. I came by with my station wagon, following right behind him and everyone jumped in my vehicle. I saved the day, the beach was fun, and Henry, if I remember right, left the car there and went with us… I just loved that guy and will always, Cherish those precious years.