Russell A. Hentz, 58, of Shawmut Avenue, North Haven, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Carole Bonner Hentz. Born in New Haven on April 5, 1953; he was the son of Doris Olson Hentz of Hamden and the late LeRoy Hentz. Russell had worked as a printer for Yale University for over 35 years; was an avid history buff; coached little league baseball in Hamden and girls softball in North Haven; was an avid NY Giants, Boston Red Sox and UCONN Huskies boys and girls basketball fan. Father of Jessica Hentz of New London, New Hampshire and Kimberly Hentz of North Haven. Brother of Richard C. (Sandra) Hentz of Falls Church, Virginia and Raymond L. (Marilyn) Hentz of Wallingford. Also survived by a host of family and friends.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Thursday morning at 10:30. A funeral service will be conducted in the Bethesda Lutheran Church, 305 St. Ronan Street, New Haven at 11:00 am. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 or the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473