Birth date: Aug 30, 1934 Death date: Sep 9, 2025
Russell Modny, age 91, beloved husband of Christine (nee Walasiewicz) of 33 years. Loving father of David (Kelly), John (Carole), Philip (Carol), and David Simonski (deceased). Dear grandfather of Jessica, Caitlin, Lauren, and Ann Read Obituary
I took care of Mr.Modny when he was in the VA on Cares Tower 3 he was my favorite and he was glad to see me. I was so sad to hear of his passing I often sat in his room at night when he couldn't sleep and he always talked about his family...He will be truly missed.😥
Russell was a kind, caring, brave man with a huge sense of loyalty and humor. In spite of being ill, he always remained strong and continued to think of others. In his caring manner, he often put concerns for family ahead of his own troubles. He touched many lives with his sincere appreciation of others. Never an unkind word about anyone.
He got to see his OSU BUCKEYES win their first game of the season. He expressed his opinion of his favorite sports teams without hesitation.
It is an honor to have known such a talented, humble kind man.
Blessings to Chris who cared for him with love. Russell is an angel and will watch over you forever.
Prayers,
Pat Ferchau
Russell was a kind, caring, brave man with a huge sense of loyalty and humor. In spite of being ill, he always remained strong and continued to think of others. In his caring manner, he often put concerns for family ahead of his own troubles. He touched many lives with his sincere appreciation of others. Never an unkind word about anyone.
He got to see his OSU BUCKEYES win their first game of the season. He expressed his opinion of his favorite sports teams without hesitation.
It is an honor to have known such a talented, humble kind man.
Blessings to Chris who cared for him with love. Russell is an angel and will watch over you forever.
Prayers,
Pat Ferchau
Russell will be missed but never forgotten. Our condolences go out to the family. Russell will always have a special place in our hearts. He used to come over with Christine. He enjoyed his heritage when having Ukrainian foods and its memories of home. We were the connection to his family roots growing up as a child. We all enjoyed listening to his stories. R.i.P..
My memory of Russell was when he was my history teacher in Jr.High School (Mooney) and he always compared me to my older brother & sister . But the biggest shock was finding out he married Chris and making her very happy . RIP Russell you will be missed . Love Kim (Reddish) & Rusty Guerini .
My memory if Russell was he was my history teacher in Jr.High he use to compare me to my older brother &sister then the shock when he married Chris who is like my second mom and made her very happy . You will be missed
Nice to spend his 90th birthday
with him and his family. Patricia Larsen, 70s lunch ladies.
