Russell Timothy Nott Russ passed away peacefully on March 24, 2012, at the age of 68 with his family by his side. As the only child of Russell L. and Agnes Nott, Russ was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in San Francisco. He was a graduate of Saint Ignatius High School and San Francisco State University. Russ proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Mary Ann (Robey) Nott. Their love affair began in San Francisco and then moved to Millbrae, where they started their family. Beloved father to Christopher Nott and Jennifer Torres, loving father in law to Jess Torres and Melissa Nott, cherished "Papa" to Jack and Joseph Torres and Abigail Nott. Russ served as an inspiration to his family in everything he accomplished in his life. Russ began his career with Allstate in 1969 and served his clients with integrity right up to his passing. Russ also gave selflessly to his community as both a Suicide Prevention Hotline volunteer and as a ski teacher for the Tahoe Adaptive Ski School, sharing his love of skiing with the less fortunate. Russ loved to travel the globe with Mary Ann, his camera equipment in tow, bringing home his wonderful perspectives of the world through his lens. Russ enjoyed spending time in Lake Tahoe, first teaching his children to ski and later taking hikes with his grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to the visitation on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and to attend the 4:00 PM Vigil Service at the Chapel of the Highlands, 194 Millwood at El Camino Real in Millbrae. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 2, 2012, 10:00 AM at Saint Dunstan Church, 1133 Broadway, Millbrae. Committal will follow the services at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society .