Kenneth was born in Newark, to the late Frank and Violetta (Riggio) Russ. He grew up in Newark and moved to Nutley in 1978 before settling in Sparta 17 years ago. Prior to his retirement, Kenneth was a Real Estate Appraiser and ran his own business, Realty Appraisal, Inc. He was also a member of NAIFA, National Association of Independent Fee Appraiser.
The beloved husband to the late, Joanna (Castellano) Russ, Kenneth is survived by his children, Linda Figueroa (Troy), Jacqueline Natoli (John), Dr. Michael Russ (Deanna) and Amy Russ (Daniel); his grandchildren, Michael Natoli, Luke Figueroa, Julia Natoli, Justin Nowakowski and Zachary Nowakowski; his siblings, Lynn Russ (Patricia) and Marianne Chletsos (Peter) and four nephews.
All services will be held privately and are under the direction and care of Smith-McCracken Funeral Home.
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