Russell B. Johnson, 83, of Hamden, departed this life September 25, 2009. He was the husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Brito Johnson.
Born in New Haven, CT, August 26, 1926, he was the son of the late William Thomas Johnson and Edith Boyd Johnson McDaniels, and stepson of the late Edward McDaniels.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at A.R. Webber and also Elm City Plumbing as a Truck Driver.
He was a longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Newhallville Congregation.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Russell B. Johnson, Jr. (Camera) and Leonard E. Johnson (Amelia); daughters, Rosalind Stanley, Deborah Frasier (Larry), Betty L. Johnson, Diane Johnson (fiance, Gerard Grate) and Elena Brito; a brother, Leonard "Pete" E. Johnson; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 885 Wintergreen Ave., Hamden. Viewing and visitation will be held at the Hall from 9:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be private.
