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Mary Alexander
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Mary Alexander was born on 16 May 1926 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 May 2016 in Avon, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 1951; US Navy
Notes:
Mary Alexander Russ, 90, of Avon, NY, formerly of Sun City West, AZ and Baldwinsville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2016. Born in Hornell, NY on May 16, 1926, she was the daughter of James M. and Ila A. Alexander.
Predeceased by her husband Edward F. Russ in December 2009, she is survived by her five children Erin, James, Elizabeth, Jeffrey and Patricia; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was a 1944 graduate of Geneseo High School and attended SUNY Cortland before serving in the US Navy from 1951- 1954. She left the Navy to marry her “jewel” and went on to dedicate her life to raising her family. In her golden years she enjoyed traveling around the United States, as well as several places abroad.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held privately. Interment Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt Morris, NY 14510 or Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163339113/mary-russFamily/Spouse: Edward Fred Russ. Edward was born on 19 Jun 1927 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York; died on 27 Dec 2009 in Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Living
- 3. James Russ
- 4. Living
- 5. Living
- 6. Living
Generation: 2
2. Living
(1.Mary1)3. James Russ
(1.Mary1)4. Living
(1.Mary1)5. Living
(1.Mary1)6. Living
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