John W. Russell III of Port Orange Florida went home to heaven Saturday February 9 2013. John was born on April 3 1960 in Staten Island New York. A Celebration Mass will be held on Friday February 15 2013 at 10:30 A.M at Church of the Epiphany 201 Lafayette Street Port Orange Florida. John's family will receive friends Wednesday February 13 2013 between the hours of 5:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M and Thursday February 14 2013 between 5:00 P.M and 8:00 P.M with a wake service at 7:00 P.M at Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange 1201 Dunlawton Ave Port Orange Florida. John's passions were riding his Harley and music. He enjoyed boating fishing and was an avid sports fan. He loved his favorite team the Green Bay Packers. John also loved to spend time coaching his daughter Natasha's softball team. He had a great sense of humor but most of all he dearly loved his family and friends one and all and was always there for everybody. John was retired and lived in Port Orange for 13 years. John is survived by his loving wife Tricia Russell; two daughters Natasha and Tracy Russell; son Anthony Russell; mother Virginia Maher; father John W. Russell II of Staten Island New York; sister Elizabeth Russell; brother Albert Russell; three grandchildren Chloe Sophia and Anthony Russell; grandmother Katherine Bormann and many Aunts; Uncles and Cousins who loved him dearly. John lived life on his own terms. He leaves a legacy of love to many many people family and friends. Love you much. Bye Bye my son John. Your loving Mom. If you would like in lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's name to the American Heart Association and/or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com