Russell J. Vanderwende, Sr. on July 19, 2022, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Annamarie (nee Pusicz). Loving father of Russell Jr. and Alana Camm (Richard). Dear pop-pop of Taylor and Marandia. Brother of Eugene (Jenette) and Lawerance (the late Judy). Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Russ was a retired electrician with Local 98. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday Eve 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19125. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, family would prefer donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Phila., PA 19103.