Firefighter
Stephen Russell
Engine 55
Laid to Rest
on November 3, 2001
Stephen
P. Russell, born in Rockaway Beach, New York, was a lifelong resident of
Arverne, New York. He was killed in the line of duty during the September
11 attack on the World Trade Center. Stephen worshipped at St. Rose of Lima.
He was a member of Fire Engine Company 55 for the Fire Department of New
York City. He was also a member of the Carpenter’s Union. He is survived
by his parents, Clifford and Marie (Nee Mittmann); his brothers, Clifford
and wife Christina, and William and wife Adrienne; three nephews, Evan, Cliff
and Christopher; and a niece, Erika. Visitation will be held at Denis S.
O’Connor Funeral Home on Friday, November 2 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. The
funeral mass will take place on Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m., at St. Rose
of Lima.
Interment under the direction of Denis S. O’Connor, Inc. will be held at St.
Johns Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Engine 55 Fund
c/o Clifford Russell, 234 Beach 129 Street, Belle Harbor, New York 11694. (Rockwave
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