Joan E. Russo

Birth date: Sep 14, 1945 Death date: Jan 23, 2018

Joan E. (Vaitiskis) Russo (a.k.a. Sister Mary Charles Vaitiskis), 72, a resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home in Haverhill, MA. She was born in Lawrence, Massachu Read Obituary

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Cathleen Nyes

408w ago

Joan and our mother, Evelyn Mahoney were roommates at the Hannah Dustin Healthcare Center for the past 3 three years. They had a very special bond, and truly watched over each other. Our mother passed on January 18th, and Joan along with us, were there for her last breath, and now they are together again. During our mother's time at Hannah Dustin we became very fond of Joan. Her smile and spirt were contagious, and she always told us she loved us. We loved you too Joan! Our condolences to Joan's family. Your mother was a beautiful woman, and we are very saddened by the news. May she rest in everlasting peace. Love you Joanie!

Erin and Cathy (Daughters of Evelyn Mahoney)

Bettina Turner

408w ago

My friend Lorraine and I visited Joan almost every week over the past seven years. We are part of a bedside singing group called Gentle Voices. She enjoyed singing along with us, and over the years we got to know each other quite well!
We, too, loved her laugh, and enjoyed her spirit!
Her faith and her Lithuanian heritage were important to her, and she liked music, animals, babies, and the flowers we sometimes brought her. Her capacity for joy was undiminished.
We will miss her very much.

Bettina Turner

Lorraine Adams

408w ago

I first met Joan over seven years ago when I was part of a bedside singing group called Gentle Voices. Joan loved singing along with us, and laughed when we’d act out lyrics or hit a wrong note! I loved hearing her laugh! She talked about her life and family, and we shared ours. She always had an opinion to offer! I will miss our weekly sing and visit. She became a friend. Peace to her and condolences to her family.

Lorraine Adams

408w ago

I first met Joan just over seven years ago, as part of a bedside singing group called Gentle Voices. Though communication wasn’t always easy, Joan sang along with us, laughing at us if we acted out the lyrics or sang a wrong note! I loved hearing her laugh! Over the years of almost weekly visits she told us about her family and we shared our stories; she always had an opinion to share about our lives! I will miss those Thursday afternoon visits. Peace to her and condolences to her family.

Your Friends At The Boulders

408w ago

Sent a Sapphire Skies Bouquet to the Russo family.

Elegant white roses and lilies are arranged in a vibrant blue vase with delicate blue blooms.

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Maria Tom Brown

408w ago

My beautiful niece Tara my heart breaks for you and the family tonight. I have many fond memories of your mom and dad. Easter was such a special day spent with your family in the beautiful farm house filled with so much love and the most delicious food. No matter how old we get it is never ever easy to let our loved ones go. Tonight I will pray that your mom will rest in peace and reunite with her loving husband. I will pray for you and the family to find strength in the coming days. Our family has been so blessed to have you and your family in our life. We are here for you and love you all very much.

Tara Brown

408w ago

I loved making my mom laugh!
She did it so well too, laugh that is.
She would laugh so hard her breathe would leave her lungs and she would make this little tiny weezing sound...then she would look at me with the happiest condemning eyes, wave her fist in the most loving way and tell me in between bursts of laughter "... I'm gonna smash you!"

I always loved it when she told me that...

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