Russell John Anderson II

Russell John Anderson II obituary, Wallingford, CT

Russell John Anderson II

Russell Anderson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden on Feb. 20, 2026.
Russell John Anderson, II, age 64, of Wallingford passed away on February 10, 2026. Born in Tonawanda, New York on September 13, 1961, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Anderson. Russell was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jill (Atwood) Anderson, this past July. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Consiglio; his granddaughter, Briella Willette; his son in-law, Nicholas Willette, all of Florida; and his mother-in-law, Alice "Midge" Atwood of Middletown. Moving from Buffalo, New York in 1995, he resided in Wallingford for many years. Russell was a former car salesman at Valenti Chevrolet and later worked at Tavern on Main Restaurant along with his wife in Wallingford.
Funeral Service and Burial will be private. Arrangements are in care of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, Hamden, CT. To send a condolence to his family, please see: www.beecherandbennett.com.

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