Russell W. Melander on April 23, 2021 of Mount Sinai, LI. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Brooke. Devoted son of Russ and Margie. Cherished brother of Alice Melander (Don Westhoff) and Rich. Dear brother-in-law of Brian Blake (Laura Calamari) and Jeffrey Blake (Vicki). Adored uncle of Christine and Brittany Roche and Derek, Jared and Stephen Blake. Russell is predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stephen and Loretta Blake. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, LI. Visitation on Wednesday, April 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayer service Thursday at 10 AM. Cremation Private.