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
We were sorry to hear about Russ’ passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with yo aat this difficult time.
Dear Carole and Family,
I was saddened to hear the news about Russ. He will be sorely missed. I look back fondly at those days at the Law School as though they were just yesterday. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Dear Carole and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Russell you will truly be, missed amongst family and friends. please remember our bike adventure when I was 12 and you were 15 and the civil war ghost that happened upon us in Chesire. I will miss you Russ.
Praying for you all at this unbearably sad time as you gather to send Russell to heaven…I grew up next door to the amazingly wonderful Hentz family and have great memories of our time on Heathridge Road…may all those amazing memories of special times and everyday times bring you comfort and peace. I know how treasured his family was to him, and he to them…God Bless you all and comfort you always.
We were both shocked and saddened by Russ’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray / Marilyn – Very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Russell.
We believe that our departed loved ones live on in our hearts.
Be safe, Be well.