Russell T. Faust

Russell T. Faust completed his final lap on August 9, 2009 at the age of 68 after a long battle with lung cancer. Loving Husband, Dad and Papa, he was born January 14, 1941 in Newark, NJ and resided in Central Connecticut until 1981. In 1981, he and his family relocated to Hollywood, Florida. He leaves behind his dedicated wife Gladys Faust, daughter Kathy Baich and granddaughter Kaitlyn Baich. As a young man, Russ always loved the race track. In Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York he was a Champion Stock Car Driver and dabbled in Sprint cars, as well. Racing soon became an addiction and his days and nights were always filled with racing. Russ was a Master Mason in 1976 at Friendship Lodge #33 in Southington , Connecticut and a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Mahi Temple in Miami, Florida. He was also a member of the Shriners Sphinx Temple in Connecticut. When he and his family relocated to Florida, in order to keep himself occupied Russ joined the Optimist Club of Hollywood Hills. His volunteer career with Optimist International would span the next 28 years. He served HHO as Distinguished Club President several times and served the South Florida Dis...[more]

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ct as a Distinguished Lt. Governor. In 1995-1996 he served the South Florida District of Optimist International as a record-breaking Distinguished Governor and had an “EXCEL” year to remember. He served on numerous Optimist International Committees for the headquarters in St. Louis, MO. He also a member of the American Legion in Hollywood. During his life, his impact on the youth of the community was not only limited to the Hollywood area. He served on the HOFL and SFYFL Board of Directors as the treasurer of the largest youth football organization in South Florida. Russ’ life epitomized the Optimist Creed – too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. He was a guiding light, not only in his daughter Kathy and granddaughter Kaitlyn’s life but in the youth throughout South Florida. Please join us in memorializing Russ Faust, husband, dad, papa and friend on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home – 6301 Taft Street in Hollywood, Florida from 1-9pm. A Masonic Ceremony will take place at 4pm, immediately followed by a U.S. Army Military Service. At 7pm, a memorial service will be officiated by Minister Anthony Zotti and thoughts shared by family and friends. “Gentleman Start Your Engines!” are the words that resonate in our minds as we remember Russ. He will be truly missed.http://videos.lifetributes.com/84277