Henry Nerces Russian, the proprietor of Henry’s Shoe Repair in Grayslake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at 93 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Elise, née Tcheurdukian, for 64 years; the loving father of Richard (Mari), Christine, and Henry Jr.; the cherished grandfather of Alan (Annmarie Gast) and Anna Lise. He was the caring brother of Marie Roussian in his hometown of Marseille, France. He was the proud uncle to Monique, Betty, and Alain Seringulian; Edmond (Michele) and Philippe Tcheurdukian; and Michael (Darlene) Chardukian.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 14 from 10-11 AM at St. George Armenian Apostolic Church, 1015 N McAree Rd, Waukegan, IL. Funeral service will begin at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee.
To honor Henry, please make a donation in his memory to St. George Apostolic Church. And remember: always try to get your shoes fixed before buying a new pair—just as Henry would have wanted.