Jack L. Russell

Jack L. Russell, 87, of Red Bank, N.J., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born in Trenton, N.J. to the late Dewitt and Julia Russell. Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1961. He went on to become a logistics engineer and was employed by both the U.S. Government and General Electric. Jack was an avid golfer for over 65 years and won several awards including club champion at Sun Eagles. He enjoyed mentoring others and was known by many fellow golfers as being “one of the best”, but was very humble and would never agree. Jack loved to tinker and could fix just about everything which involved many special projects at St. Anthony’s of Padua R.C. Church. He also served as a Eucharistic minister and Sacristan at the church. Most of all, Jack enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is predeceased by his brother, Harry Russell and many Aunts and Uncles.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Nancy Ferraro Russell; his two daughters, Lawren Biersack and her husband, Eric and Leslie Connors and her husband, Brian; a brother-in-law, James Ferraro and his wife, Beth; three sister-in-laws, Mrs. Edward Lauer, Mrs. Rudolph Ferrogine, and Mrs. Thomas Gambarcota; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be a visitation on Wednesday, October, 4, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the John E. Day Funeral Home 85 Riverside Ave. Red Bank, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Anthony of Padua R.C Church in Red Bank, N.J. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made the Saint Anthony of Padua RC Church, 121 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank NJ 07701 or online at https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/stanthonys