David "Rick" Russi Jr. died peacefully on March 2nd, 2021 in Orlando at the age of 64.

David is survived by his daughters, Anne and Sara Russi, their mother, Stephanie; his father, David Russi; siblings, Mark (Cheryl) Russi, Sharon (Chris) Bateman, Terry (Ruthie) Russi, and his beloved nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Edra Russi, of Sanford.

David was born on June 23, 1956 in Demorest, Georgia to David and Edra Russi. He graduated with a BS from Nova University. David has been a lifelong resident of Sanford, Florida since he was three months old. He became a schoolteacher to spend summer vacations with his family and was employed by Seminole County Public Schools as a history teacher at Markham Woods Middle School. David enjoyed coaching his daughters and nieces in basketball where he never missed a game or practice. He was devoted to his family and will be remembered as a kind, funny, smart and compassionate man who always put others first.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm with a Funeral Service from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 all at DeGusipe Funeral Home, 905 S. Laurel Ave., Sanford, FL 32771. Burial to immediately follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Mary, FL 32746. David Friend will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate David's life.

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