Russell Simonetta , 7 7 , passed away Thursday , May 2 3 , 2019 , at his home in Daytona Beach , Florida . Russell was born on August 17 , 1941 to Joseph and Dorothy Simonetta ( predeceased ) in Meadville , Pennsylvania . Russell grew up in Daytona Bea ch , and joined the Army in 195 9 . He served in the U . S . Army for six yea r s as a Battalion Clerk , a n d while stationed in Germany , he met his beautiful bride and wife of 57 years , Lieselotte W . Mehrho f . After leaving the service , he worked for Boeing at Cap e Ke n nedy Space Center . He later began a successful career in the vending machine business , " Accuvend Industries " in Daytona Beach with his brother , Robert Simonetta . Together they ran this family owned business for almost two decade s . Russell and Robert later purchased a commercial warehouse " Simonetta 's Business Complex " in Port Orange , which Russell managed for over 35 years .

Apart from his many business accomplishments , Russell enjoyed spending time with his family and friends , and loved to renovate and fix things . Russell was also an avid cruiser , and he enjoyed traveling with his wife . Russell is survived by his wife , Lieselotte , and two children , Sheryl ( J ohn ) Zust , and Russell S . ( Penny ) Simonetta . He is survived by his grandchildren , Brandon Simonetta , Tyler Simonetta , C onn or Simonetta , Kyle Zust and Kevin Zust , as well as his sister , Darlene Betsill , and numerous nieces and neph e ws. Russell was preceded in death by his siblings, Cathy Baldwin, Henry Simonetta, and Robert Simonetta. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Lohman Funeral home, 1423 Bellevue Av e, Daytona Beach, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM.