LOWVILLE - Jay W. Russell, 69, died early Saturday morning, October 20, 2012, at his home on Waters Terrace while under the care of his family and Lewis County Hospice. Jay was born in Utica on July 17, 1943, a son of the late James A. and Leila M. Devine Russell Sr. After attending Lowville Academy, Jay worked in the housekeeping department at Lewis County General Hospital for over 30 years, and retired in July of 1995. A very important part of Jay's life as a member and communicant of St. Peter's Catholic Church was serving as usher and carrying gifts to the altar. His contagious smile welcomed many parishioners to mass every weekend. Jay loved to spend time with his family and neighbors on his front porch and many times joined the CNY DDSO gang going on trips. He was also a very talented photographer. Jay leaves behind his beloved family of three brothers, James A., Edward M. and George H. Russell all of Lowville; sisters, Joyce Cabral of Utica; Olive Champigney and Rosalind Delles all of Lowville and Joan and Michael Lawson of Enfield, CT and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Mildred Russell and two brothers-in-law, William Delles and Arthur Champigney. A funeral mass will be said on Monday, October 22, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Rev. Christopher Carrara, pastor officiating. Burial will follow at Lowville Rural Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Sundquist Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Jay's name to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.