James Russell, Jr., (Jim) of Park Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Beloved husband of 44 years to Phyllis. Jim is survived by his children James M. (Debbie) Russell, III, Matthew B. (Christann) Russell and Brooke (Hugh Stuhler) Russell. Grandfather to Kate Russell, Devin Russell, Cameron Russell, Ava Russell and Cole Homan.
Jim is the son of Alba Perna Russell and James Russell. He was born and raised in Orange, NJ. Jim graduated from The University of Vermont in 1959. He had a career in finance in New York City until his retirement in 1996.
The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, June 7 from 2-6PM.
In remembrance of Jim, donations would be appreciated to: The Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps, PO Box 204, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 and/or The Valley Hospital Foundation, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 201-291-6300.
