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Robert W. Russell
1951 - 2018
Robert W. Russell
1951 - 2018
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BORN
1951
DIED
2018
Robert Russell Obituary
Clinton - Robert W. Russell, 66, of Clinton passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at home after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Morristown on August 7, 1951, a son of the late Beatrice Jerolaman Russell and William J. Russell. He grew up and lived in Bernardsville the majority of his life, moving to Clinton 10 years ago.
Bob was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War having honorably served from 1969 to 1973.
Mr. Russell worked numerous jobs throughout his life including with the US Postal Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Corrections, and in the Security Department at the County College of Morris. His most cherished position was being the owner of Jerolaman's Store in Bernardsville after the death of his mother in 2005.
Bob was a master guitarist and loved music. He loved teaching and passing on his gift of music to his students both big and small.
He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Russell is survived by his wife and best friend, Emma P.
Russell; three children, Patrick Russell and his wife, Ashley, of Atlanta, GA, Maria Russell of Jersey City, and Lauren Russell of Wilkes-Barre, PA; a brother, James Russell and his wife, Lorraine, of Toms River; and two grandchildren, Saffiyya and Yasamine Hatefi of Wyckoff.
A graveside service will be held at St. Bernard's Cemetery, 60 Washington Avenue, Bernardsville on Wednesday, January 24 at 11:00am.
Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Bedminster.
"No regrets - Great ride"
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John O'Gorman
February 15, 2019
Just saw this. Myself and an old Basking Ridge buddy were conversing on Facebook on how Bob Russell taught guitar to so many of us. He literally changed my life in the 2 years he taught me, before my family moved away to Hackettstown. I started googling him to find out what he had been up to and found this. I wish I could have thanked him one more time for being such a great teacher and inspiration!
Peter Dantonio
October 6, 2018
Sorry to see such a good guy leave so soon. Bob was always kind and genres to me when we hung out at the music store. Hope you are up there playing in the band. Peter
Patricia Ismail
January 30, 2018
Deepest condolences to Mr. Bob's family. Please know that Mr. Bob touched so many people - young and old - through his gift and love of music. He taught my daughter violin but gave her so much more - confidence to sing while playing, determination to carry through when it got hard, and laughter and joy that comes from making music. He was a weekly light of sunshine with his x-large cup of coffee and a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Hildebrant family
January 24, 2018
Mr. Bob, rest easy my friend. Thank you for taking interest in my son Nick and teaching him guitar. We have so many stories and memories which will stay with us forever. Our condolences to Emma and Lauren (and family). ROCK ON!! You will always be Mr. Music!
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Patti Pierucci
January 24, 2018
So sorry to the family and friends for your loss.
Taylor Wilkinson
January 22, 2018
Thank you for everything you've done for me Bob. You've taught me everything I know about playing guitar and performing. You've always been the one I look up to when it comes to being a musician and and all around great person. You were kind, caring, loving, funny, and thoughtful. I miss our saturdays playing guitar and singing for hours and hours. You are and always will be the type of person I can only hope to be. You will be missed dearly. Always in my thought. Rest In Peace.
William Mandry
January 20, 2018
Miss you Bob. My all time favorite client and great friend. Glad we took that ride in my Targa on that warm sunny day and that I got the opportunity to be a part of your "GREAT RIDE" that day and during the time I knew you!!
Peace to Em and Lauren.
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