Joseph A. “Chubba” Russell
December 4, 1945 – January 20, 2021
Joseph A. “Chubba” Russell of Reading, died at age 75 after a long courageous battle with Covid-19.
He was the devoted husband of Susan (Spingel) Russell, the loving father of Shelley Gadowski and her partner Billy Thomas, Marc Russell and his wife Janeen. He will be greatly missed by his cherished grandchildren, Tom, Cody, and Avery Gadowski, Josephine, Dylan and Tristan Russell. He was the beloved brother of Edwin “Punkin” Russell, William “Butchie” Russell and Jane Russell.
Joseph was pre-deceased by his parents Mildred (Corlin) and Edwin Russell, and his siblings John, Gail and Judy Russell.
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.
“Chubba” worked for many years as a Supervisor at the Public Works in Cambridge.
Due to Covid-19, at this time all services will be private, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his memory to the National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 or online at
American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA
22116-7023 or online at diabetes.org.