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Russell Blocksidge Obituary

Blocksidge, Russell W. NASSAU Russell W. Blocksidge, 66, passed away on July 20, 2019, at his home. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles Blocksidge and Betty Jean Gelineau. Russell worked as a longshoreman at the port of Albany for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his dog Taco and his grandson Henry. Russell is survived by his loving wife Donna; children, Russell (Aimee Sim), and Gina (Sean Sullivan); grandchildren, Henry, Owen and Siobhan Blocksidge; sister, Jackie (William) Scott; brother, Donald (Lynda) Esenter and several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his friends and his Bear Clan family. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered at Mooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 23, 2019.

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Mark Ciccarelli

July 27, 2019

Donna and family, I was so shocked to hear the news,words cannot express the lost I feel for you and your family. My prayers go out to you and your family to
give you the strength to get through this difficult time.

Roy and Carole Sieger

July 25, 2019

To my Dear Friend Hooker we had many Great times in the last 40 years.I will miss you.Carole and I send our condolences to Donna and family.

Everyone at Thruway Beverage

July 23, 2019

So sorry to hear of Russel's passing. We always enjoyed seeing him when he came in.

tina cleary

July 23, 2019

so sorry for your loss Donna and family

donna lynn garcia

July 23, 2019

donna and family,so sorry to hear about hooker,he will be missed by all,thaughts and prayers being sent to you

donna lynn garcia

July 23, 2019

Donna and Family,Sorry to hear of your loss,RIP Hooker

thruway beverages

July 23, 2019

To Russell's Family so sorry to hear of your loss,you are in our thaughts and prayers

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