Leigh Russell Jr

Leigh Russell Jr, 58 years old of Westfield, Massachusetts peacefully passed away on August 14, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He was born in Northampton, MA on October 2, 1965, to Leigh and Joy Russell.

Leigh graduated from Easthampton High School and North Adams College where he majored in philosophy. He later attended Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy.

Leigh was employed at Viability Inc, for over a decade. Outside of his normal work hours, his passion was his work as a reflexologist, and energy healer specializing in aura reading and distance healing. He loved being an alternative medicinal practitioner and was well respected amongst his peers and the community. He was a great listener and a constant learner. He always searched for the quickest and most effective results for those he worked with.

Leigh will be remembered for his gentle spirit, soft voice, and his healing capabilities. He was a shining light, illuminating what is good and necessary in the world. He lived without fear, judgment and negativity. Leigh was an active and supportive son, brother, uncle and friend. He remembered every birthday, was in attendance for every holiday and always was a helpful hand during large family gatherings. He was a lover of the simple things in life such as mini bonsai trees, sunsets, butterflies, peaceful meditations and had an exceptional taste in music.  

Leigh was predeceased by his grandparents, Grizzelle and George Russell, Clarence “Chappy” and Grace Adams; his aunts, Pauline Tuttle and Janet Achilles; his uncles Miner Tuttle and George Achilles; and his cousins, Paul Tuttle and Sheldon Tuttle.

Leigh is survived by his parents, Leigh and Joy Russell; his uncle, David Russell (Karen),  his sister, Jeannette Rizos (Efthimios), his brother, Michael “Rusty” Russell (Serina); his nieces and nephews, Joy Piper (Kenneth), Dimitrios Rizos, Yiannis Rizos, Lyric Williams-Russell, Alexandros Rizos, Maya Williams-Russell and Frederickos Rizos; and his grand-niece and grand-nephew, Efthimia Piper-Sheehan and Kenneth Piper IV. Leigh also leaves behind his dear cousins near and far, a loving community and many good friends, including his close friend Jennifer Judd and her son, Kai, whom he loved very much.

The family would like to thank all of Leigh’s providers and friends for helping to take care of him in all capacities this past year.

A Memorial Service will be held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024, AT 11:00 A.M. AT SOUTHAMPTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. A gathering of family and friends will occur immediately proceeding the service. The burial will take place at the family’s convenience.  

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