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Legislative Chambers, Second Floor
99 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
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Patrick & Maurice Russell – Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
August 14, 2017
Honoring Patrick & Maurice Russell, held in the Legislative Chambers
PATRICK K. RUSSELL, 1906-1985
FAMILY HISTORY:
Patrick K. Russell was born in Labasheeda County Clare, Ireland on April 19, 1906 to the late Patrick and Ellen (Flatley) Russell. Patrick was one of seven children, having four sisters, Helen, Nancy, Mae and Margaret; and two brothers, David and John.
EDUCATION:
Patrick attended Elementary School in Ireland.
HISTORY:
Patrick enlisted in the United States Army on January 15, 1942 during World War II. He was the proud recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon. Patrick was honorably discharged on October 5, 1945.
PERSONAL:
Patrick married his wife, Anne (Fitzgerald) Russell on June 10, 1946 in Troy. Together they had four children, Mary Anne, Patrick Jr., John and the late Maurice. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Shannon, Patrick, Garth, Michael, James, Geoffery, Annie, Jennifer and Jay; and twelve great-grandchildren.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Patrick was employed with Vanderheyden School and Ten Eyck Hotel in Albany.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Patrick was Chief of Vanderheyden Hall and he was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Troy and Watervliet.
Patrick loved gardening and was a avid Yankee fan.
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