SelectPlusDad, Sister Attend Mass for Tim RussertDad, Sister Attend Mass for Tim RussertThe Associated PressTim Russert's alma mater held a Mass in Buffalo to remember the 'Meet The Press' journalist. His dad, who was unable to attend his Washington funeral was there. (June 24)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Forty years ago, Tim Russert graduated from Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York. Over the weekend, his former classmates held their reunion.Then many attended a memorial service in the school for the Meet The Press moderator.For a lot of the people who packed the auditorium, it was a chance to say goodbye and pay tribute.SOT: Tim Kane, Canisius Class of 1980: "when I heard that Tim had passed it was like a family member. He had been so good to, not only Buffalo, but to particularly Canisius. That I just had to come out and pay tribute to all the things he's done for us."SOT: Kevin Walter, Canisius Class of 1973: "I think he was instrumental in getting a lot of positive reflection on Buffalo."Russert's sudden death in Washington on June 13th hit Buffalo hard. His devotion to the city, and its devotion to him were obvious.But the crowd on Sunday, included more than just fans from his hometown, it included Russert's dad, Big Russ, who was unable to make it to the wake and funeral in Washington - and his sister, Kathy.SOT: Kathy Hughes, Tim Russert's Sister: "Tim was such a big part of all our lives. He always kept in contact with us. My dad he called daily. I talked to him maybe twice a week or so."She says the Mass was particularly important for their dad because the relationship between the two men was so close. ___ ___, The Associated Press