Paul Russell of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away June 1, 2017 at Holy Cross Hospital, he was 65.
Born in New York City, Paul is the son of the late John and Elizabeth Russell and is survived by three brothers and four sisters. The surviving family are Sarah Russell, Francis Russell, John (Lisa) Russell, Rosemary (Ray) Niemczura, Elizabeth (Greg) Domaracki, James (Colleen)Russell, and Nancy (Mark) McKenna.
Paul was raised in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Criminology. He joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a Special Agent stationed in Chicago, Il before transferring to the South Florida area with the Terrorist Task Force. Paul received a number of awards, accommodations and provided mentorship to Agents prior to his retirement 2007.
Paul's passions included canine fostering and rescue, riding his Harley and spending time with his beloved friends in the south Florida area. His volunteer work including Meals on Wheels touched many people's lives and his contribution to the community will be missed.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday June 4, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon....[more]