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Russell deFuria

Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

Zone 32

Russ has been a member of the Rotary Club of Upper Darby-Lansdowne since 1985.  He was originally introduced to Rotary by his step-father, PDG Edward R. O’Brien.  He served as President in 1992-1993.  In 2002, he was Rotarian of the Year in his club.

The highlight of Russ’s time in Rotary is the year he served as District Governor in 2007-2008 with the international theme of “Rotary Shares”.  As Past District Governor, he previously served as Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zone 32 & was Council on Legislation Representative for District 7450 in both 2013 & 2016. 

His past District activity includes serving as District Rotary Foundation Chair 2008-2011, and on the Vocational Service committee for two terms & as Chairman from 1995-1997. 

Russ is the President of O’Brien Heating and Air Conditioning in Drexel Hill, PA

He has been married to Dawn since 1983.  She is Past District Governor of D-7450 as well in 2017-18.  They have two daughters and one grandson…..with another on the way.

Russ, Dawn and their daughters are Paul Harris Fellows.  Russ and Dawn are also Major Donors, Bequest Society members & members of the D-7450 Paul Harris Society. Russ is a Guy Gundaker Fellow.  He is a recipient of the Rotary Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service.