NEALE, Russell Albert (Rus) - Passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Toronto, in his 90th year.
Rus was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Patricia (2001), and his parents Albert and Gladys Neale.
Devoted father to Pamela (John), David (Kelly), and Jeffrey (Seow).
Loving grandfather to Baba's "first draft" Blue Jays: Erin (Ryan), Gregory (Nicole), Heather, Katelyn, and Patrick. Loving great-grandfather to Big Baba's "second draft" Blue Jays: Avery, Callum, Reagan, Sophie, and Neil. Rus loved family first, followed by reading, history, playing hockey and baseball, and the Toronto Blue Jays.
When his grandchildren were young, he attended all their games and recitals, enthusiastically participating in the bleachers, soon becoming known to all by his chants!
As a young man, Rus worked with his father Albert in his Long Branch butcher shop, Park Meat Market. His successful life insurance sales career with Confederation Life began in the 1950s, followed by a financial services practice with his son David, well into his 80s.
The family wishes to thank loving caregivers Anabelle and Gleanard for their devoted care, and staff from Walden Circle Retirement Community in Mississauga, and Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto.
Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 11 a.m.
If desired, please consider a donation in Rus' memory to Baycrest Health Sciences: http://www.baycrest.org/give/.
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