Russell Carroll Campbell

1960 - 2019

Russell Carroll Campbell obituary, 1960-2019, Levittown, PA

Russell Carroll Campbell

1960 - 2019

Russell Campbell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 30, 2019.
Russell C. Campbell WALWORTH, NY Russell Carroll Campbell, 59, of Walworth, NY, died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, following a valiant battle with colon cancer. Russ was born June 30, 1960, to Morris and Elizabeth (Carroll) Campbell, in Trenton, NJ. He grew up and maintained a work-related residence in Yardley, PA. He graduated from Pennsbury High School, Fairless Hills, PA, in 1978, and The College of New Jersey in 1990, majoring in mechanical engineering. On Sept. 16, 1995, he married Kim Anderson. They resided in Walworth, NY, raising three wonderful children, daughter Mackenzie and sons, Cole and Jared. Russ was a registered professional engineer in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Prior to forming his own company (Campbell Engineering & Associates), he served for 12 years as a field test engineer with the testing and consulting engineering firm of Eugene G. Freda, P.E., and eight years as a senior HVAC engineer with Mobil Oil Corporation. In the 1980s, he was a professional bowler and worked at Curtis Lanes, Ewing, NJ. Russ loved his children and was profoundly proud of them, including their academic, scouting, sports, and personal accomplishments.He was known for his strong professional work ethic; skilled and creative, yet practical approach to engineering; collegiality and sense of humor. His legacy includes building infrastructure for untold Princeton University students and researchers to improve humankind with local, national and international scientific discoveries. He enjoyed collecting antiques from rural estate sales. He was preceded in death by his father, Morris, and his mother, Elizabeth. Surviving are his wife, Kim, daughter, Mackenzie, and sons, Cole and Jared, his brother, Wayne Campbell (Deanna), West Lafayette, IN, and various nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at the Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 2220 Pennington Rd., Ewing, NJ, at 3 p.m., followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The College of New Jersey, School of Engineering (https://community.tcnj.edu/17/give-now). FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home 17 South Delaware Ave. Yardley, PA 19067 (215) 493-2228

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October 3, 2019

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October 2, 2019

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October 1, 2019

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Geoff Raike

October 3, 2019

After working closely with Russ for 16 years on over 350 projects and then not is a grievous blow. To talk on the phone almost daily to not talking ever again is numbing. Late Friday afternoon phone conversations, on Russ's long drive home to Walworth, were the norm. We would always talk about work, family and common interest, including antiquing.

Just about every time we walked the corridors at Princeton we would run into someone who knew Russ. He always had the time to say hello. A true test of a person's character is how they treat others. Russ treated everyone kindly, fair and with professional respect.

The last time I saw Russ, we enjoyed watching Pitt win against Ohio on a Saturday in September. This was a nice afternoon that I will always remember.

I'm glad I got to know Russ and will miss him very much as a true colleague and friend.

Eugene Freda

October 2, 2019

I met Russ a year or so after he graduated from High School and I asked him to become an employee of my HVAC Service Engineering Co and he did accept the job. I had to teach him the needed basics of the work an I quickly learned he only needed to be told the fundamentals and testing procedures once and he remembered all in which he was instructed. He became a valuable field and trusted worker. AS pointed out in his obituary, while working for me he eventually got his BSME and when I retired and closed my company he was ready to take over. He also achieved and got he PE and continued to serve the valued clients he already knew and they knew him. Russ is and will always be missed as he was a wonderful person to have k known.

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Dave Van Camp

October 1, 2019

Russ will be missed dearly. I considered him a friend and mentor. He was here at Princeton University so often many thought he was an employee. He will always be a memorable part of my engineering career and a lasting legacy for all he has done for the University. I will remember his smile and positive attitude even during the hardest of times. My sincerest condolences to all who were privileged enough to know Russ.

Alex Dezubay

September 30, 2019

I worked with Russ for 12 years. He was a dedicated practical problem-solving engineer. I will most remember him for being loyal and forgiving and the way he would greet me with a smile and handshake. I miss hem greatly.

Bill & Laurie Shaw

September 30, 2019

So sorry to hear of Russ's passing. We had many good times together, both on the lanes and off. He was a great friend who never failed to bring a smile to our faces. Thoughts and prayers going out to his family,

Bob Sawyer

September 30, 2019

Russ and I worked together at Curtis Lanes in the early 80's. In the late 80's and early 90's Russ used to stop by my store in Yardley almost daily. I have many great memories and funny stories that I will never forget. I consider myself lucky to have know Russ and call him my friend.I hope that the Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Bob Sawyer

September 30, 2019

Russ and I worked together at Curtis Lanes in the early 80's. In the late 80's and early 90's Russ used to stop at my store in Yardley almost daily. I have many great memories and funny stories that will never be forgotten. I consider myself lucky to have known Russ and called him my friend. I hope that the Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Jay Stout

September 29, 2019

Wishing you strength and peace during this tough time. Russ and I were friends and bowling colleagues who traveled on the pro tour and many other tournaments in the 1980's. Russ stopped bowling in the 1990's but we kept in touch throughout the years. I will cherish the times we spend together.
My thoughts and prayers to his family

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