Obituary: Russell Palaia Jr., 74, of Stratford

Information via Dennis & D'Arcy Funeral Home

Russell Palaia Jr., 74, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Joan Morgan Palaia.

Born in Bridgport on April 29, 1944, he was a son of the late Russell Palaia, Sr. and Remigia Riccio. Russell’s passion was the printing business. He was the owner of the former ArJay Printing Company and Vice President of the former Remar Printing Company. He was a member and past president of the Devon Lions Club and the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. He was a member of the Greater Bridgeport Council of Italian Americans, The Roma Club, and the Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade committee.

Besides his wife Joan, he is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Laura and Bryan Smithwick, Sandra and Michael Miklus and Lisa and Michael Wargo. Grandchildren, Mariah, Dillon, Kaelyn and Carter Miklus, Ashley and Ryan Wargo. His brother and sister in law, Lawrence and Susan Palaia. A sister, Marietta O’Connor and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, Development Office, Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

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