Russell Big Russ J. Medaglia

MEDAGLIA, Russell (Big Russ), of Emerson, NJ, 55, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2016, He is survived by his dear wife Rosemary, his loving mother Catherine, his brother Michael and his wife Susan, his Aunt Penny, his mother and father in-law Catherine and Peter Panno, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews on both sides of the family. Russ also had one great nephew Robert Cornwell of Hillsdale, NJ. He is predeceased by his beautiful sister Janice Alboher. Russ was born July 27, 1960 to Catherine and the late Michael Medaglia, Sr. Russ was a graduate of Tenafly High School in Tenafly, NJ. He spent his career working in the plumbing trades. First with Water Works Plumbing in Westwood, NJ and then with Precise Plumbing in North Arlington, NJ; where he worked as a foreman. Russ was a kind, gentle and entertaining person who loved all his family and friends. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Russ will live forever in the hearts and minds of all his family and friends. A Memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date.