In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Resident, Jack Russell, 87

Longtime Red Bank resident, Jack L. Russell, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 28, with his family by his side. He was 87.

Jack proudly served 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.”
Loved ones of Jack Russell in his obituary

Jack was predeceased by his brother, Harry Russell, and many aunts and uncles.

He 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; brother-in-law, James Ferraro, and his wife, Beth; three sister-in-laws and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be a visitation on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in Red Bank. 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

— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home

— Photo/family via John E. Day Funeral Home