Russell R. PELLETIER

LUDLOW - Russell R. "Rusty" Pelletier, 42, a resident of Ludlow, MA and formerly of Wilbraham, MA, entered into eternal rest on Friday December 23, 2005. He was born on August 2, 1963 in Palmer, MA. He was the beloved son of Kathleen Joyce (Griswold) and Russell R. Pelletier Sr. of Wilbraham, MA. He also survived by his brother, Timothy S. Pelletier and his wife Denise of Wilbraham, MA; his sister Lynette Marie (Pelletier) Biggs of Monson, MA and her future fiancé Arleigh Parker of Palmer, MA; his daughter Alexis Dennette of Whitinsville, MA; his maternal grandparents, Howard and Emily Griswold of Palmer, MA; his nephews, Timothy David Pelletier, Ryan Russell Pelletier, and Devon Scott Pelletier; his nieces, Taryn Lynn Biggs, Kayla Christine Biggs; his loving companion Jo-Ann Symanski; many, many friends, and relatives to grieve his loss along with a long time friend Bill W. He graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School and was employed as a carpenter at Mallazzo Construction. Russ was dedicated to body building. He would work out daily. He loved walking, running, and would cycle as well. Besides his family to whom he was totally dedicated, his passion was the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, and just about any sport. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Liturgy of Christian Burial for Russ on Friday morning December 30, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Church Main Street, Wilbraham. Burial to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery Three Rivers, MA. Visiting hours are Thursday December 29, 2005 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road, Springfield. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made for his daughters educational fund in her grandmothers name; Kathleen Joyce Pelletier 4 Pine Drive Wilbraham, MA 01095.Rest in Peace "My Gentle Giant". Published in The Republican on 12/28/2005.