James Alvin "Sonny" Russell
James Alvin "Sonny" Russell
April 14, 1942 ~ August 16, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St. George Island, MD with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St George Island, MD.
James Alvin “Sonny” Russell, Jr., 72, of Piney Point, MD passed away in his home on August 16, 2014. Born on April 14, 1942 in St. George Island, MD, he was the loving son of the late Myrtle Poe Russell and James A. Russell, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Russell who passed away on May 5, 2014, and is survived by his first wife Carolyn D. Russell. Sonny is also survived by his children; Michelle Camaioni of Piney Point, MD, Daryl Russell of Staten Island, NY, Karen Gioia of Lexington Park, MD, Daniel Russell of Ridge, MD, Kristina Garcia of Mechanicsville, MD, Cynthia Welsh of Lexington Park, MD, Timothy Russell of St. Mary’s City, MD, and 14 grandchildren. Siblings; Fay Lumpkins of Colorado Springs, CO, Jack Russell of Piney Point, MD, and Vivia Russell of Stewart, FL. He was preceded in death by his sister Gale Adams.
Sonny graduated from St. Michaels High School and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. Sonny worked as a Merchant Marine for Reinaur Transportation for 42 years, retiring in 2012.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St. George Island, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 11:00 Am in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St. George Island, MD with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Billy Goddard, Cully Cullison, Joe Nelson, Eddie Nolan, Jackie Russell and Dwayne Norris. Honorary Pallbearers; Daryl Russell, Daniel Russell, Timothy Russell, Jacob Russell, Russell Camaioni, Raub Camaioni, Christian Love and Michael Gioia.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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April 14, 1942 ~ August 16, 2014
James Alvin “Sonny” Russell, Jr., 72, of Piney Point, MD passed away in his home on August 16, 2014. Born on April 14, 1942 in St. George Island, MD, he was the loving son of the late Myrtle Poe Russell and James A. Russell, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Russell who passed away on May 5, 2014, and is survived by his first wife Carolyn D. Russell. Sonny is also survived by his children; Michelle Camaioni of Piney Point, MD, Daryl Russell of Staten Island, NY, Karen Gioia of Lexington Park, MD, Daniel Russell of Ridge, MD, Kristina Garcia of Mechanicsville, MD, Cynthia Welsh of Lexington Park, MD, Timothy Russell of St. Mary’s City, MD, and 14 grandchildren. Siblings; Fay Lumpkins of Colorado Springs, CO, Jack Russell of Piney Point, MD, and Vivia Russell of Stewart, FL. He was preceded in death by his sister Gale Adams.
Sonny graduated from St. Michaels High School and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. Sonny worked as a Merchant Marine for Reinaur Transportation for 42 years, retiring in 2012.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St. George Island, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 11:00 Am in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St. George Island, MD with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Billy Goddard, Cully Cullison, Joe Nelson, Eddie Nolan, Jackie Russell and Dwayne Norris. Honorary Pallbearers; Daryl Russell, Daniel Russell, Timothy Russell, Jacob Russell, Russell Camaioni, Raub Camaioni, Christian Love and Michael Gioia.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Russell family. It is a sad day when you lose a loving “smile” of St. Georges Island. My prayers are God will bless him as an Angel that will look over us and when we are feeling down he will smile upon us. Rest in peace Sonny.”
“To All the Russell family, We extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of Sonny. The physical world is only a temporary home for us. GOD has him now but his love ones will carry his memory forever. Thinking of all of you and asking GOD to give you grace.”
“My deepest sympathy for the entire family. Prayers are with you at this time.”
“Prayers go out to the family & best wishes to all. God Bless. “
“Our prayers go out to the family.”
“Michelle, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please extend my condolences to Russell, and know you are in my prayers. Terry”
“WE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. GEMMA AND MIKE NELSON”
“To all the Russell family: My heart is heavy and hurting on the passing of Sonny. I am praying the Lord to wrap his arms around all of you at this sad time and comfort you in the knowledge that Sonny is in his heavenly home without pain and at peace. Sonny was a loving, kind and generous person and loved by all. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of the Lord. “
“Please accept my deepest condolences. May you be comforted by Jesus’ promises as found at John 11:25 and Revelation 21:4-5.”
“Clarke and I send our prayers to you at this sad time. “
“I am so sorry for your loss…may many blessings be with you during this extremely difficult time..you are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all wish we could be there 🙁 “
“”Russell Family” Our prayers are with you at this sad time.” God Bless”
“May you take comfort in knowing a Angel is watching over you.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Sonny was a great person and I am sure there were many there to meet him. Love, Light and Blessings Always. “
“To all of Sonnys family and close friends you are in my prayers… “
“Our prayers go out to family. He is in the hands GOD now.”
“Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time .”
“Sonny always had a smile and we’ll always remember that. God Bless you all at this trying time. “
“Michelle, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your brothers and sisters. Your dad was a great man loved by all. He is crabbing and fishing where the seafood is abundant now. “
“No words take away sadness when you lose someone you love. I pray for strength and comfort for the family at this time and in the days ahead. I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Michelle and family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and strength in the loving support of family and friends at this time. “
“Michelle and the entire Russell Family – We are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad and hope that you find comfort in your wonderful memories of him. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family. God Bless!”
“Sending prayers to all. What a kind man, he will be missed”
“To the Russell Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. It is so hard to lose a loved one. God will welcome him with open arms.”
“May Gods love rain down upon the Russell Family and you find strength and peace in this most sorrowful time.”
“My deepest sympathy to Kris and the boys. Sonny was a vey nice, giving person. He will be missed.”
“Once again expressing my sadness for your loss and wishing you comfort and healing over time.”
“My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Uncle Sonny was a wonderful man. Heaven has gained one of our angels. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Love you all, Tammy”
“To the Russell family, so sorry for your loss God Bless”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. There is a hollowness on the earth with Sonny’s passing, however, he will help prepare a way for us all when our time comes. We will miss his smile.”
“I am so sorry for your loss he will truly be missed by many. “
“My prayers are with all of Sonny’s family. Sonny was a wonderful person. I went to school with him for 12 years and always enjoyed his company. I feel we have another angel to watch over us. May “God Bless” everyone!”
“May the Lord keep you in his loving arms to comfort you all in this time of sorrow. “