March 3, 1960 �" July 4, 2011
Russell passed away on Monday, July 4 in Twain Harte, California, with his brother Rick at his side. He was part of the Castro community through the 1980s and 1990s. He was an early organizer of the Folsom Street Fair and tended bar at the Phoenix for years. His partner of six years, Bryan Gordon, passed one week earlier.
A celebration of their lives is being planned for October at a location to be determined. Please contact Chris at (415) 298-4129 for further information.