Jim and DD Cathcart                                             
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"Russ Salazar has left the building.  

Russ has been a godfather to our Cathcart family for more than 60 years. Jim Cathcart met Russ at Cal State Los Angeles, where  they were housemates.  Jim was the best man at Russ and Andy’s wedding.  Russ became Jim's godfather when Jim had to be baptized to marry  DD.  Russ printed our wedding announcements, served as the best man at our wedding in Pasadena in 1965, and gave us our first set of pots and pans.

Russ was mercurial.  There were times when in Russ’ books you were hot, and other times when you were not. He was godfather to our children. Russ loved entrepreneurial endeavors and career counseling and was a wonderful raconteur. He took particular interest and delight in fostering the development of children, both his and others.  Russ had a big, kind, generous heart.  He protected our neighbor, Stevie, from bullies over the years and made sure stray animals got the medical attention they needed.

He had a sparkling memory and was our family’s unofficial historian, preserving traditions and stories for us.  

There’s a godfather sized hole in our lives now that we have to navigate around, but the rich legacy of  Russ' love, humor, and compassion will live on in the hearts and imaginations of those he touched and molded."

Russ and team bowling in Carson City Tournament March 2024

Russ gave me Birthday party 3 weeks before he passed.

Russ with parents in Virginia at 5 yrs old

Russ and I differed in opinion on every subject except thrift stores and loved doing it. He and I visited a long list of restaurants to judge food and he also took over for me judging "Fiery Fare" at the El Dorado County Fair after my stroke. I strongly suspect that by now he has convinced God to buy a "Jerry Garcia" tie.
Losing Russ makes the world a sadder place fo  me,and I suspect, many, many, many others.
Rest in Peace old friend, as you would have done for me, I will eat a Pastrami Dip from "The Hat" in your honor

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13 marzo, 1937 – 27 agosto, 2024

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