Russell V. DiBella

September 17, 2011 

THREE MILE BAY, N.Y.  —  Russell V. DiBella, 79, of Failing Shores Lane, passed away at his home 2:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, under the care of his family and Hospice.

Born Feb. 5, 1932, in Rochester, the son of Ephiano and Ruth VanZandt DiBella, he attended schools in Rochester.  

He served in the Army  from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War.

Russell was a fleet mechanic for Taylor Instrument Co. of Rochester.

Surviving are his wife, Rosemary Randazzo DiBella; five children and their spouses, Wanda Paoli, Webster, Russell and Lynn DiBella, Albion, Suzy and Reginald Armsden, Honeoye Falls, Debbie and Joe Melos, Macedon, and Anthony and Sue DiBella,Three Mile Bay; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A brother, Jim DiBella, died before him.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Rochester. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Set. 19, at the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter.  

Donations are requested to go to Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601

Information provided by Johnson Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.