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Russell Bittner was a force of nature to all who knew him. The power of his personality was impactful among his inner circle, but also to anyone who happened to encounter him along his journey. Where he went he left an impression.

Richard Russell Bittner, known to his friends and family as “Russell,” passed away on January 23, 2025, age 74, in New York City. He is survived by his two children, Chris and Alex, …

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Fifty years ago, we met in Perugia, where we were both studying Italian at the Università per gli stranieri. He was bri…

Fifty years ago, we met in Perugia, where we were both studying Italian at the Università per gli s…

Fifty years ago, we met in Perugia, where we were both studying …

I worked with Russ about 30 years ago and always considered him a great friend.  While we haven't seen each other in qu…
I worked with Russ about 30 years ago and always considered him a great friend.  While we haven't s…
I worked with Russ about 30 years ago and always considered him …
I didn't know Rusell well but I considered him a friend. On his walks through Hudson he would come by and visit me at t…
I didn't know Rusell well but I considered him a friend. On his walks through Hudson he would come …
I didn't know Rusell well but I considered him a friend. On his …

We knew Russell through waves of decades. 'Good food. Good talks. Good sleeps.'

He was dear. He was a challenge. We miss…

We knew Russell through waves of decades. 'Good food. Good talks. Good sleeps.'

He was dear. He was …

We knew Russell through waves of decades. 'Good food. Good talks…

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Born

December 15th, 1950
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Passed away

January 23rd, 2025
Hudson, NY

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