Albert H. Russell

Albert Russell Obituary

RUSSELL, Albert H. "Al" Of Medford, December 17, 2009, Age 88. Loving husband of 63 years to Palma (Todesca) Russell. Devoted father of Albert H. Russell, Jr. and his wife Claire of Concord and Richard L. Russell of Cambridge. Cherished Grandfather of Jennifer, Richard, Jeffrey & Lauren and the late Albert H. Russell, IV. Brother of Audrey Heckbert of Stoneham, Barbara Heckbert of Medford, Dorothy Kreynick of Tewksbury and Leonard Russell of N.H. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Robert, Bruce, Amy, Richard, Alan, Shirley, Alma and Douglas. Funeral from the Lane Funeral Home 760 Main St. (Rte. 38) WINCHESTER on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael 512 Church High St. Medford at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 20th from 1-3 P.M. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. At the families request donations may be made in Al's memory to: St. Raphael Parish, 38 Boston Ave. Medford, MA 02155. Late U. S. Army WWII Veteran. Lane Funeral Homes Winchester-Burlington 781-729-2580

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Russell

7 Entries

Judy Talvacchia

December 27, 2009

Dear Palma,

We just heard about Al's death at Mass today. We are so sad for you. We will miss him sitting on the porch as we walk by! Thinking of you and your family prayerfully.

John Boll and Judy Talvacchia

Josie Haywood

December 24, 2009

My sympathy and support goes out to this wonderful family at their time of loss. May God be with you in this time of need.

Josie Haywood & Gilbert Cole

Brian & Judy Mickle

December 21, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kathy Hubble

December 18, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Michelle Blaine

December 18, 2009

My Deepest of sympathies to the entire Russell family at this time..Here is a Poem for you.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.