Mitchell Russakow

Mitchell Bernard Russakow was born on December 17, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY and passed away at his home in Palm Dessert on May 28, 2024.  
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Mitch, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 28, 2024.  He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Carol Pardon Barnes, sons Mark Russakow (Donna), and Jeffrey Russakow (Katherina), his step-children Katherine Goudreau (Don), and Erik Barnes (Catherine), as well as grandchildren: Mike Goudreau (Kalyn), Matt Goudreau, Gabriella Russakow, Rebecca Russakow, Max Russakow, Aviv Russakow, Sarah Barnes, and David Barnes.

He began his career at age 14 as an Apprentice Pharmacist in Brooklyn, NY.  He graduated from Long Island University with both a Bachelor of Science degree (Cum Laude) in pharmacy and a Masters of Science (with high honors) in marketing.  Mitch worked in pharmaceutical advertising for a variety of companies ending that portion of his career in charge of marketing and advertising for Allergan.  He returned to practicing pharmacy at the Kmart in Orange, CA and then moved to Target Pharmacy in Palm Desert, CA.  He was the beloved pharmacist in charge at both stores.  He retired at age 75.

Mitch was President of the Lions Club in Orange and was on the California Board of Pharmacy Political Action Committee.  He loved playing golf and, while in Sun City, was VP of the Financial Club and enjoyed his time attending dinners of the Food and Wine Connoisseurs Club.

A true patriot, Mitch was an intelligent, kind, and ethical man who loved his family and his many friends.  He always appreciated the kind caregivers who surrounded him at all times during his illness.

He is sorely missed by his wife, family, and friends, who loved him so dearly.