Clarence Russell

Clarence "Russ" Russell , 93, a longtime resident of Wakefield died Saturday, January 2 at the Wakefield Care and Rehab Center.

Born on August 1, 1916 he was the son of the late James W. and Mary Ann (Berryhill) Russell .

Mr. Russell was a graduate of Sandsprings High School of Okalahoma, Class of 1936. During World War II he served in the US Army. He was a retired shipper and receiver for the Adison Wellesley Publishing Company in Reading. Mr. Russell also worked part time for Crystal Auto Parts in Wakefield and enjoyed golf and baseball. He was a member of St. Joseph Church.

Mr. Russell was the husband of the late Elvina M. (Mattucci) Russell and the late Jennie (Gau) Russell . He is survived by his son Buddy Russell and his wife Mary Lou of Salisbury and his daughter Mary Ellen Sarni of Wakefield. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion Street, Wakefield on Thursday at 10am. Interment will be at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield. There are no calling hours.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 310 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Arrangements are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield.

Read Clarence Russell's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.

Service

St. Joseph Church
173 Albion Street
Wakefield , MA US 01880
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 10:00 AM

Cemetery

Forest Glade Cemetery
Lowell Street
Wakefield , MA US 01880
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 11:15 AM