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Julia Vasta-Russell

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Funeral Services

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 16, at 11:00AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. Friends are invited to call upon the family beginning at 10:30am.  Burial will be private.

 

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites.  Please make checks payable to SODC and include “In Memory of Julia Vasta” in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:

Mr. John Randle, OCDS

51 Wagon Way

Honey Brook, PA 19344

Condolences

    Norman Henry writes,
    Rita, I am so sorry to hear about Julie. We were good friends together at Haskell Labs in Newark DE. Both she and Jim Russel enjoyed classical music at lunch time together. The last time we spoke was at Jim's funeral. I will always remember her and you as chemists in Dupont as well as your father and dinner at your home. Take care and God Bliss. Norm Henry
    07/15/2026 05:57 pm
    Helen Meuser writes,
    My condolences to the family. My dad sang in the IHM choir with the Russel's for years. They were also members of our community watch
    07/15/2026 11:01 pm
    Todd Schonauer lit a candle and writes,
    Immensely saddened by the passing of my dear friend Julie. I first met Julie and her beautiful family twenty nine years ago, and it was music and a good cup of coffee that brought us together. She was one of the kindest, thoughtful, and most caring people I have ever had the privilege of calling my friend. She supported me through a number of endeavors both musically and career wise, and was an immense support when I lost my parents over the past eight years. I will never forget all the many visits with her and Jim throughout the years over coffee, good music, and meaningful conversation. My most heartfelt sympathies to Paul and Angela, as well as Julie’s sisters. Thank you my dear friend for everything!
    07/24/2026 01:35 pm

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