Joseph Charles Russell passed away on October 30th, 2021. Born in Peabody he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Lucey) Russell.

He was one of 6 Russell boys with one sister. His relationships with his siblings was of the utmost importance to him, as he continued to support each of them throughout their lives. His love and devotion to his family always came first.

He is predeceased by his late wife Sheila (Fallon) Russell, his late daughter Mary Jo Russell, and his late son William Russell. He is survived by his grandsons, Emanual Couto, and Joseph Couto.

At 18 he was drafted with the United States Army and served in Germany with the 7th Army in the Korean War. For the next 39 years he went on to serve his community by completing the fire academy, becoming Deputy Chief, and Chief of the Peabody Fire Department. He retired in 1997. He built two houses and raised two families. He was a man of many strengths, one of the greatest men to walk this earth. He was always there for you when you needed him and never let anything stop him. He always had the drive to go, go, go. He would never let you down. He will truly be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. His burial services will be private. His wake will be held for relatives and friends at Conway Cahill-Brodeur funeral home, 82 Lynn St. Peabody, Thursday Nov. 4th at 5pm. His Burial will take place at Oakdale cemetery.