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Jason Russell Obituary

UNIONVILLE, N.Y. -- Mr. Jason Scott Russell, a lifetime resident of Unionville, N.Y., entered into rest Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was 45.

He was born in Middletown, N.Y., on Feb. 17, 1974, to John E. Russell and the late JoAnne Sutton Russell of Unionville. Jason graduated from Minisink Valley High School, Class of 1992. He was a 25-year member of the Unionville Fire Department (Minisink Hose Co. No. 1), current president, and lieutenant of Fire Police.

Jason is survived by his daughter, Ginamarie Russell, of New York, N.Y.; her mother, Michelle Peters, of Unionville, N.Y.; his father, John E. Russell, of Unionville, N.Y.; sister, Shari Bailey and her significant other, Barry Filipowski, of Greenville; niece, Erica Laird; nephew, Kyle Laird and his son, Aiden Laird; and niece, Jenna Laird.

Friends and family may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Gray-Parker Funeral Home, Inc., 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. Funeral services will be follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Amy Garrett officiating. Cremation will be held at MacLennan Hall Crematorium, Milford, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jason's name to the Unionville Fire Department, P.O. Box 372, Unionville, NY 10988. Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771, 845-856-5191 For additional information, , or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The New Jersey Herald on May 17, 2019.

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Barbara Parker Fuller.

May 10, 2025

As a young boy Jason spent so much time at my home and in the pool with my daughters. He will always be remembered and missed

Barbara Parker Fuller

Francine

May 18, 2019

In memory of my dear friend Jason Scott i will never forget you and keep you always in my heart.

Francine.

*from the Netherlands.

Vero

May 18, 2019

Rest in peace my friend, i will always remember you as a nice and wonderfull guy. We gone miss you, but we will always remember you. Vero from antwerp (Belgium)

May 17, 2019

Gina, and family i am so sorry for your loss!!! Jason I will not forget you ever u will always hold a special place in my heart. We have so many memories over the last 20 years thank you for always being there.. ❤❤

Cassie Monroe

May 17, 2019

Jason was a good friend. He knew how to light a room when he entered and was one of the best people I knew. R.I.P

Edward Albano

May 17, 2019

Happiness and sadness we will remember forever.Thank you for giving Gina to the world.We will all help guide her now as you begin your journey.

Terry

May 17, 2019

You will be truly Missed. We have lost a very caring and respectful person. Was honor to have known you. Rest in piece.

Melody Thomas

May 17, 2019

Rest In Peace my dearest friend. Our hearts are broken. He was the sweetest person I knew. He will be forever missed.

Christine Birch

May 17, 2019

May you rest in the sweetest peace!! Shari, I am so sorry for your loss!! Sending you many hugs from Fla.

Barbara Parker-fFuller

May 17, 2019

My sympathy to the family. I remember Jason as the boy who spent summers in my pool and grew up with my daughters. So sorry for your loss

Barbara Parker Fuller

Rose Watkins

May 17, 2019

RIP Jason ,you will be greatly missed .wanna send prayers to all his family and friends

Joanne Hall

May 17, 2019

Your forever in my heart. I still can't believe your gone. I'll always remember you picking me up when I was down and I thank you for that. Rest in peace my friend.

Joanne Hall

May 17, 2019

Jason you were and will always be one of the sweetest people I've ever met. You made me smile when everyone else was against me. I'll never forget you. Rest in the sweetest of peace.

May 16, 2019

Miss you and all the laughs that we shared.
R.I.P. My friend

Frank Perricone

May 16, 2019

Miss you and the laughs we shared.
R.I.P. My friend

Frank Perricone

Angela Peters

May 16, 2019

May you rest in peace Jason. Our hearts are broken. There are no words. You will be greatly missed.

May 16, 2019

RIP my friend.

Vicky Skold

May 16, 2019

Jason and I would talk on the phone and on skype he was the sweetest man and a very amazing friend he will be missed its been a shock to me with him being gone he was a good person Jason and I would talk on the phone and on skype he was the sweetest man and a very amazing friend he will be missed its been a shock to me with him being gone he was a good person

Craig

May 16, 2019

Jason was a good coworker who became a good friend quickly. Fun to work with and great at what he did. Rest in peace buddy and prayers to his family to get through this loss.

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