Russell S. Giller

Death date: Jun 22, 2016

Russell Scott Giller, 63, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Russ was born to Gordon M. Giller and the late Joan V. Giller in Northampton, NY on November 19, 1952. Russ grew up in Sout Read Obituary

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Holly

487w ago

So many beautiful, simple everyday memories of you walking with Charlie and Smokey joining the three of us playing ball with Charlie as well as trips to Niantic, Block Island and Cape Ann plus anticipating other trips with the best yet to be. What a joy it was cooking for you and your appreciation of it -- especially your favorite, bowties. Always kind, generous and funny; you are irreplaceable. And handsome! Recently, I woke one morning to hear Elton John singing the blues, "...Between you and me I could honestly say that things can only get better, and while I'm away, dust out the demons inside, and it won't be long before you and me run to the place in our hearts where we hide, and I guess that's why they call it the blues, time on my hands could be time spent with you, laughing like children, living like lovers, rolling like thunder under the covers...But more than ever I simply love you more than I love life itself."
Dio, come ti amo Russell.

Julie Murphy

489w ago

in honor of Russell.

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Jo Ann Kiernan

489w ago

in honor of Russell.

Bob Melusky

490w ago

Russell. We go back to UCONN in the early 70’s. He made an indelible mark on my life as a friend, confidant, and roommate. His ability to live for the moment could have been assessed as the folly of youth but time can turn that into wistful admiration in those that compromised their path in life with late regrets. I don’t think Russell was ever consumed by regret, as he always had tomorrow.
I fondly remember Small Beast, and Momma, and Squirm Cat that came from them as my first pet. Squirm later became a great love of my Mother’s life and brought our family great joy for 19 years. Many cats later, I now reflect back to Russell. I also still drive Volvos after being introduced to them by Russell and all the great trips to Hall’s Pond and Mashapaug in seemingly endless parade of 122’s that he owned. I also bought my first Sunbeam Alpine from Russ and I have owned one of those ever since. Russell is with me every single day in some way, especially in spirit. That unique, indelible spirit.

Bob Melusky

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