Russell was born on August 6, 1937 in Southington and was the son of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Norton) Bailey, and was the youngest of 6 boys. He had been employed by Cedar Crest Hospital as an aid.
He is survived by a brother Richard Bailey of Southington and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 4 bothers.
Services and burial will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family and there are no calling hours. DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St.Southington is in charge of arrangements.