Alvin "Bongo" Russell

Alvin Russell (Bongo), 62, was born to the late Frances Wilson and Isodore Nimmons. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at home in Sebring, Florida. At a young age, Alvin’s family moved to New Brunswick, New Jersey where they lived for most of his life. He lived for a brief period in Clearwater, Florida and later moved to Sebring, Florida in 2018. Alvin attended New Brunswick Schools and graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1976. He attended Bishop College in Dallas, Texas and later attended Jersey City State where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Alvin began his career working as a paralegal and later pursued a career in Corrections with Middlesex County Correctional Facility. He also worked in several sales positions with Verizon and Saveology. Alvin was dedicated member of the Sharon Baptist Church located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He worked diligently as a Trustee and later became Co-Chairperson of the Trustee Committee. On Sunday morning, you could see Alvin standing post as a faithful member of the Usher Board. He was a member of the New Brunswick Zebras and loved participating in many activities organized by Pine Street Residents Association. Alvin was also an active member of the New Brunswick Reunion Committee. As a young man, Alvin was a member of the Martin Luther King Players where he was well known for his oratorical rendition of the “I have A Dream Speech” by Martin Luther King, Jr. Alvin loved listening to Gospel music with a passion. He specially loved hearing “The Singing Pastors of Piscataway” and “The Rance Allen Group”. He adored his grandchildren and loved traveling with his wife. Alvin and Grace first met over 35 years ago and reconnected in 2014, after he invited her to have tea, and that same day, he invited her to attend church with him at Sharon Baptist. Their relationship blossomed and they were married on August 20, 2016 at his beloved Sharon Baptist Church. Alvin is survived by his wife, Grace Anderson-Russell, two sons, Malcolm Russell and Alquan Russell (Tyleshia. Alvin was predeceased by his mother, Frances Wilson-Hardy; his father, Isodire Nimmons, and his brother Melvin Russell. He leaves to mourn his life several aunts, uncles and a host of cousins, including five very special girl cousins that were more like sisters to him. Alvin was blessed to have ten grandchildren and many friends and relatives. Walk Through Viewing is from 8:30am-10am, Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Anderson Funeral Service, 201 Sandford Street, New Brunswick, NJ. Private Funeral Service, Invitation Only. Interment will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, North Brunswick, NJ. **Funeral Livestream via Zoom** Time: Sep 26, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/6683520066?pwd=UnM3RE9seXhJWlJsZmU0aHlZdXMyZz09 Password: 725583 Meeting ID:940 4449 6765 Password : 725583 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 602 333 2017 USA 8882045987 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 349894 Find local AT&T Numbers: https://www.teleconference.att.com/servlet/glbAccess?process=1&accessNumber=8882045987&accessCode=349894

Alvin "Bongo" Russell

August 2, 1958 - September 15, 2020