Russell Barrett Stevens, III III

RUSSELL BARRETT STEVENS III (82) of Maple Shade, New Jersey passed away

peacefully at home on July 1, 2025. Russell was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late

Russell Barrett Stevens, Jr. and Dorothy Stevens (née Peterman). After graduating

from Cardinal Dougherty High School (Class of '60), Russ served honorably for four

years in the United States Air Force, thereafter, transferring to the U.S. Army 11th

Special Forces group (Airborne) serving as a Green Beret. Upon discharge, Russ

joined Sheet Metal Local 19 of Philadelphia as a mechanic where he was a union

member for 44 years. Russ' character was defined by his love for God and his country

which he tried to inspire in others. Over the years, his commitment to both provided

him with purpose and fulfillment.

Russell was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Rosemarie (née

Paschall). Surviving are a son Russell IV of Maple Shade, a daughter Rosemarie

Nye (David) of Maple Shade, three grandchildren Amber Rose Salvatore, Victoria

Salvatore, and Kaelin Nye. Dear brother to Robert Stevens (Elsie). "Honorary Dad"

to Jessica Lee (Crismond) Whitaker. Brother-in-law to sisters Kim Hamm (Tom) of

Trevose, PA and May Halter (Frank) of Glen Mills, PA. Russ is also survived by his

Goddaughter Michele Stevens Viola, and many cousins and nieces, as well as

extended family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 18 at the EICHEL FUNERAL

HOME 8323 Maple Ave. Pennsauken NJ. Relatives and friends may call for Viewing

from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 17. Also, again 10:00 to 11:00 AM Friday.

Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded

Warrior Project Wounded Warrior Project - Donate https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/

or Homes for Our Troops https://www.hfotusa.org Donate by phone: 866-787-6677

Donations may be mailed to: Homes For Our Troops, 6 Main Street Taunton, MA 02780