Obituary of Russel A Foti

Russel A. Foti -CUYAHOGA FALLS Russel A. Foti, 93, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. Born on December 9, 1916 to the late Carl Foti and Mae Schwagler, Russ had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident his entire life. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and retired as a tow motor operator from Falls Stamping and Welding. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Russ was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Italian-American Club as well as the Sons of Italy Akron Lodge 685. For many years Russ volunteered as an attendant at Cuyahoga Falls High School football and basketball games. He was an avid bowler and until very recently, still bowled in leagues at Stonehedge. Russ was an incredible gardener who loved to share his vegetables with others. He also loved to feed and watch the birds and was an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents, Russel was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jennie, in 2007, brother and sister-in-law Frank and Ann Foti, and special nephew Danny Joe Mallardi. He is survived by his nieces Frances Mallardi and Angela Devore; nephew Frank Foti and sister-in-law Sadie Domenico, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls, for the wonderful care given to Russ during his time there. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-7 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home MCGOWAN-REID & SANTOS CHAPEL (at 3rd st., one block north of Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Thomas McCann on Monday, at 10:00 am, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. PROCESSION TO FORM AT CHURCH. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations in Russel's memory may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 1905 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. (Anthony Funeral Homes, 330.928.1313, anthonyfh.com)