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Obituary: John Russillo, 76, Of Windsor Locks

"He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War."

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WINDSOR LOCKS, CT - John E. Russillo, 76, of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of Norma (Cloutier) Russillo, entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. Son of the late John and Nina (Milan) Russillo, John was born on December 5, 1942. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed a career as an accountant at the Aetna for over 40 years. In his free time, John loved to sail and ride motorcycles. He also enjoyed playing music, including the guitar, harmonica, and the piano. In addition to his loving wife, John is survived by his sons, Craig of Windsor Locks, and Jon and his wife Cathy of Salisbury; his grandchildren, Gia, Gianna, and Angelo John; and his brother, Victor and his wife Phyllis of VA. His family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Burial with military honors will follow at St Mary's Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.

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