WATERFORD Geraldine I. Russell 82, of Middletown Rd. passed away suddenly Sunday November 27, 2022 at her home. Born and educated in Taunton, MA she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Isabel Lopes Veign.
Geraldine had been employed for 30 years by the US Department of the Navy in Albany and retired in 2006.
She was a member of the Halfmoon Senior Center, and had volunteered at the election polls, SPAC in Saratoga and Equinox in Albany. She enjoyed crafting and traveling, having visited many counties throughout the world, most recently returning from a trip to Egypt.
She was the widow of the late Coleman Russell who died in 2001. She is the mother of Kenneth Russell (Jackie) of Troy, Juliete Russell of Malta and the late Venus Moody. She is the sister of Ed Veign of Slidell, LA and the proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Also surviving are her dear friends, Linda Fennelly, Virginia Lee and Debbie Pritchard.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday December 5, 2022 at noon at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte. 32), Waterford.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077.