Russell R. Mottsey, 84, of Kingston

Russell R. Mottsey, 84, a lifelong resident of Kingston, died Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home.

Born in East Kingston, he was a son of the late John and Philomena “Fanny” Pugliese Mottsey.

Russell was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a life member and former lieutenant of the East Kingston Fire Company, a member of the Joyce-Schirick VFW Post 1386 and American Legion Post 150. He was a retired truck driver with Teamsters Local 445 and he also worked for the Acker Bus Line. Russell was also a member of the Teamsters Retiree Club and a parishioner of St. Colman’s Church. He also enjoyed woodworking and made several items for his church.

Russell is survived by a son, Michael A. Mottsey and his wife, Lynne, of Windsor, S.C.; six grandchildren, Russell Jr., Caitlyn, Nicholas, Melaney, Lindsie and Marissa; a sister, Jenny Lewis of East Kingston; and a daughterin-law, Karen Mottsey. Several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, Russell was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Mary Sagendorf Mottsey, who passed in 2002; a son, Russell F. Mottsey, who passed in 2010; and 12 siblings.

Russell will be reposing at Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave., on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, from 3 to 7 p.m.

The funeral procession will form from the funeral home on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Colman’s Church.

Interment, with military honors by Joyce-Schirick Post 1386 Color Guard, will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left for the family of Russell by visiting www.SimpsonGaus.com.