Russell W. Elliott

ELLIOTT, Russell W. Russell W. Elliott, 64, of South Windsor, beloved husband of Pamela (Palmer) Elliott, died Sunday, (October 24, 2004) at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born October 22, 1940, in Bristol, son of the late John O. and Marion G. Elliott, he lived in Bristol before moving to South Windsor 37 years ago. Russ graduated from Hartt College of Music with a Bachelor's degree in Music, majoring in double bass and a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Russ spent 32 years teaching instrumental and string music in the South Windsor public school system. He also played in the Hartford Symphony for many years as well as the New Britain, Waterbury and Worcester Symphonies. He spent many years playing for various Broadway Musicals and floor shows singers and dancers particularly at the Coach light Dinner Theater, The Bushnell, Oakdale and Goodspeed. He has performed with many local jazz musicians throughout his career and has worked for the Lander man and Jarvis Agencies. He was presently a free-lancer for various musical venues in the Connecticut area. He was a member of Wapping Community Church, South Windsor, where he served as chairman of the music committee, was a member of the chancel choir and often accompanied the organist on the bass. Russ was a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society and was recognized as driver of the year in 2003. In Russ's spare time he loved to read, listen to music, travel, play golf and construct model airplanes. Besides his wife, Pamela, he is survived by a son, Robert Elliott and his wife, Deanna of Broad Brook; a daughter, Heather Elliott-Wilson and her husband, Dennis of Port St. Lucie, FL; his mother-in-law, Margaret W. Palmer of South Windsor; a brother, Roger Elliott of Palm Coast, FL; a brother-in-law, Clifford Palmer and his wife Diana of Orlando, FL; his precious grandchildren, Brendan, Jason and Carolyn; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Thursday, October 28, 10:30 a.m., at Wapping Community Church, 1790 Ellington Rd., South Windsor with Rev. Mark B. Abernethy officiating. His family will receive friends Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor. Memorial donation may be made to Wapping Community Church Music Program, 1790 Ellington Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.