Carl H. Russell

Carl H. Russell, 78, of Constable passed away unexpectedly at home on Christmas evening, December 25, 2025. Calling hours will be held at 11am to 1pm on January 3, 2026 at Frary Funeral Home in Malone. A funeral service will be held following calling hours with Father Scott Seymour.

Carl was born on May 10, 1947 to the late Francis and Mary (Beaudry) Russell in Tupper Lake, NY. He attended Tupper Lake Central School. He obtained his bus driving license and started driving bus for private bus companies for almost twenty years. He then went to work for the Malone Central School District for twenty-three years as school bus driver. Carl fell in love with Mary Feimann. They were together for twenty-three years before finally Mary had had enough of him asking her to marry him. They were married May 20, 1995 at Malone Amvets.

Carl is survived by his wife of thirty years, Mary (Feimann) Russell, their children; Carl H. Russell Jr. of Colorado, Donna Lee Beckman of Malone, Mike and Vicki Cosgrove of Nebraska, Kelly and Ronnie Reyome of North Bangor, and Melissa and Perry Tatro of Malone, his two brothers John Russell of Malone and Jackie and Karen Russell of Constable, his two sisters; Sally and Louie Bouvia or Malone and Darlene and Larry LePage of Westville, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and numerous many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers; Robert and James, three sisters Clara LaPree, Geraldine Christian, and Diane Feimann, his two daughters; Elizabeth Cavanah and Tina Gokey.

Carl was a man with many miles under his belt from driving school bus to going to garage sales all over the country and into Vermont. He was an avid western movie watcher and loved listening to old country music. He was also a member of the CB Club.

Memorial contribution in Carl's memory can be made to Constable Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences to the Russell family may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.