Canadice/Henrietta: At age 74, Russ passed peacefully on October 17, 2021 at F.F Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born on October 16, 1947 in Rochester, NY to the late Kermit and Marjorie (Stymus) Strong. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane (Williams) Strong and children; Holly Strong Brewer of Honeoye, Matthew Strong (Dina Faticone) of Henrietta, Aaron (Kristin) Strong of Henrietta, and Dale Ayers III of Canadice; grandchildren, Noah Brewer, Rowan Brewer, Liam Strong, Logan Strong, and Emma Strong; brother, David Strong of Henrietta; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many other loving family and friends.
Russ will be remembered as a gentle kind loving compassionate man to all. He was a devoted husband father papa brother uncle cousin and friend. He was formerly employed by Kodak, Johnson & Johnson and he was a business owner with his family for 40 + years.
Russ was an avid fisherman who never allowed his Parkinson’s disease to hinder his annual trips to the Thousand Islands in hopes of catching the “big one”.
He was a friend of Bill and had 40 Years of sobriety with AA.
Russ has left a hole in the hearts of everyone he touched. We are all at peace knowing he has gotten his “promotion”.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, October 28th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY where Russ’s Funeral Service will take place on Friday, October 29th, at 11am. Interment will take place privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Canadice United Methodist Church, 5945 County Road 37, Springwater, NY 14560. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Janey,
We were saddened to hear of Russ’s passing.
Hope that memories of him as a loving husband and father will somehow bring comfort from such a great loss.
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are being sent your way, and to your family as well.
May God bless his soul with restful peace for eternity.
Sincerely,
Carol (Noble) & Don Steinmiller
I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God will comfort each one of you! In deepest sympathy, Barbara Seniuk
We have lost a great man! Russ was a kind and caring gentleman. He was a loving husband,father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Catch the big one Russ, on Nine Mile Lake! Love you! RIP my friend
We wish you all the best, Russ will be missed by many. Hugs,
Carol and Bill Ewert
Loss of a dad is such a profound loss, we cannot console
Loss of a father has time rippling with watery tears
Loss of a grampa leaves a chasm and hole to be filled with memory
Loss of a husband leaves the heart with a tear
Loss of a friend brings a painful good bye
Yet we will find our way, and let his spirit entrench itself in those who know love.
Sad to see the passing of any Strong. Rest in Peace, Russ.
Knew “Rusty” many years ago. Played Biddy Basketball against him. Re connected briefly at Kodak and with Bill’s Buddies. He was one of the good guys, which is understatement.
Jane and family,
I pray the Lord will give you all peace and comfort during your time of bereavement. I know it is a great loss for your family.
God bless you.
Love
Myla (Molly) Beason Wright
Janie, Because of your beautiful love for each other, he will always be with you.
God bless, Cynthia
Jane: you, Holly, Matt, Aaron and their families will continue to be in our prayers.
Please take comfort in knowing that you and all of them were HIS WHOLE WORLD too.
Gene and Margaret
Jane (& family), extending my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband & loved one. In reading your Facebook posts you sure had a wonderful life with him. Thinking of you all and wishing you peace in the days ahead.
Rest In Peace Dear Man….Healing Prayers for all those greiving.
Jane, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family over the passing of Russ.