Anthony (Tony) Russell, Collins Avenue, Waterford
Former Principal of St. Paul’s Community College.
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 26th November 2025
Predeceased by his parents, his sister and his brothers.
Much loved husband of Mary and loving father of Catherine, Antoin, Dominic and Robert. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Eoin, Conor, Erica and Isabel, son-in-law Colm, daughter-in-law Tammie, Roberts partner Susan, and Michelle, his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Tony Rest in Peace
Reposing at St. Joseph’s Home, Abbey Road, Ferrybank, Waterford on Thursday November 27th from 5.00pm, with reception into St. Joseph’s Home Chapel at 7.00pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday November 28th in St. Joseph’s Home Chapel, Abbey Road, Ferrybank, Waterford at 10.30am.
Cremation will take place in the Island Crematorium Cork on Saturday November 29th at 1.00pm.
No flowers please donations in lieu to the Little Sisters of the Poor
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Condolences (13)
Oonagh Oneill
Dec 05, 2025
Mary, sincere condolences on the death of your dear husband; may he rest in peace. Oonagh O'Neill
Seamus Casey
Dec 01, 2025
Heartfelt condolences to all the Russell family on Tony's passing. Many happy memories from St. Paul's and beyond. I'll always remember him arguing with the judges at the Battle of the Bands all those years ago! Seamus
John Aylward
Nov 28, 2025
My sympathies to the family on your loss,rest in peace Tony.
Jo Cregan. Belvedere Manor
Nov 27, 2025
Sincere condolences to all the family on the loss of Tony Russell. Sympathies to his wife Mary, Catherine, Antoin, Dominic, Robert and extended families. A much respected gentleman and former Principal who inspired so many students in a positive way. May he rest in peace and watch over his precious family always and keep them safe. Again so sorry for your loss. Jo Cregan
Kerrie
Nov 27, 2025
Rip Mr Russell
Bernie Ivory
Nov 27, 2025
Ah I remember him when he was a principal in the tech many years ago lovely gentleman rest in peace
Tina Barry Connolly place
Nov 26, 2025
Rest in peace ?️ dear Tony a lovely man it was a pleasure to have known you and helping to look after you sincere sympathy to your family
C.Wall
Nov 26, 2025
Mr Russell was the principal at St Paul's College when i attended. He was a lovely man. Rest in peace.
Fran Kehoe
Nov 26, 2025
An absolute gentleman in every sense of the word. I was a student in St Paul's when he was principle and was fortunate to have had many interactions with him afterwards up to when he fell unwell. Condolences to the family.
Joe Lonergan
Nov 26, 2025
So sorry to hear this, he taught me in the central technical institute ( the tec ) a pure gentleman and a great educationalist. May you rest in peace mr Russell ❤️❤️
Nelly and Noel Gough
Nov 26, 2025
Sincere sympathy to Mary Antoin, Dominic, Robert and Catherine on the death of Tony. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Flo. Power.
Nov 26, 2025
It was always a pleasure caring for Tony. May Tony Rest In Peace.
Terry Fitzgerald
Nov 26, 2025
My deepest condolences. Mr Russell was my principal in St Paul's.