John H. Russell, Jr.

Seekonk – John H. Russell, Jr., 49, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Curtis) Russell for 18 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of John H. Russell, Sr., of Cranston and Nancy (Bessette) Russell of East Providence. John was a truck driver and devoted and loving husband, father, son and uncle. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping on Cape Cod and fishing on the Cape Cod Canal. Besides his beloved wife and parents, he leaves a son, John H. Russell, III of Central Falls; two daughters, Samantha and Sabrina Russell both of Seekonk; a brother, James Russell of Warren; two sisters, Ann Hernandez of East Providence and Jennifer Torres of Lincoln and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation on Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 will...