Michael J. Russell died February 4, 2014 in Philadelphia, he was 52. Born in Newark he lived in Kearny before moving to Lanoka Harbor in 1988. Visiting, Friday from 4-8 pm at the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny. Mass Saturday 10 am in Our of Lady Sorrows Church. Private cremation will follow.
Mike was a warehouseman for Benjamin Moore Paint in Clifton. He was an avid sports and Kiss Fan. He was a member of The Elks and loved to watch his nephew at Vets Field and The Oval.
Beloved son of Joseph and Barbara (nee Sateary) Russell. He also survived by his wife Lori-Anne (nee Smith), his sisters Karen Cannizzo and Donna Esteves and his brother David and his wife Leslie.
Brother in law of Eddie and Dawn Smith, he is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and his pals Mikki and Petey.
in lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to your own local Animal Shelter.