Russell B Prusky , VRHS Class of 1969

COLONIE Russell B. Prusky, age 54, died suddenly on June 12, 2006 at his home in Colonie.

Born in Albany, N.Y., he was the son of John J. Prusky and Virginia Moxon Prusky Anzalone. Russ was an avid outdoorsman and gardener. He was employed by the D&H and CSX Railroads for 37 years.

Russ is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Deborah Becker Prusky; his children, Tristan, Blake, Nikolaus and Erika Prusky, all of the Albany area; and a grandson, Alexander. He is also survived by his brothers, Dale (Lynn) of Albany, Craig (Marlene) of Schenectady; and a sister, Mitzy (John) Vivenzio of Albany. He also leaves his mother-in-law, Dixie Becker; sister-in-law, Lesleigh Walsh; brother-in-law, Wallace F. Becker Jr.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Funeral services for Russ will be private at the request of his family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hudson-Mohawk Humane Society. Pero Memorial Funeral Home 9 Main St. Ravena, N.Y.

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