John Russian

John Russian obituary, Keyport, NJ

John Russian

John Russian Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Day Funeral Home - Keyport on Mar. 28, 2025.

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John Russian Obituary John Russian, 79 of Matawan, passed away Tuesday September 10, 2024 at Bayshore Community Hospital of Holmdel.
He was born in Brooklyn to the late John Russian and Regina (Stesney) Russian.
John is also predeceased by his loving children Justine Mascarella and John W. Russian Jr.; and his siblings Barbara Rasole and Maryann Lloyd.
He is survived by his beloved wife Joanne Russian and dear grandchildren Stephen James Mascarella, John Vincent Mascarella, Joseph William Mascarella; and many extended family members.
He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
At the request of his family John will be privately cremated.
Friends and relatives are invited to a memorial visitation for John on Saturday September 14, 2024 from 9AM to 10AM at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place Keyport, New Jersey 07735. At that time a brief prayer service will be offered for John at the funeral home.
Entombment of ashes will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery of Keyport.
To offer the family of John your condolences or for directions to our funeral home, please do so here at our website www.dayfuneralhome.com.
Services
Memorial Visitation
Saturday
September 14, 2024
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Day Funeral Home
361 Maple Place
Keyport, NJ 07735
Committal
Saturday
September 14, 2024
10:30 AM
St. Joseph Cemetery
Broadway
Keyport, New Jersey 07735 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of John, please visit our Tree Store.

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Day Funeral Home - Keyport

361 Maple Place (Opposite St. Joseph's Church), Keyport, NJ 07735

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