Ballston Lake, NY - Russell William Florence, 82, beloved husband and father passed away on December 30 ^th , 2022, with his family by his side.

Russ was born on August 24 ^th , 1940 to William and Alberta Florence in Suffern NY.

After graduating Spring Valley high school in 1958, Russ met and married Sally (Collishaw) and went on to have a beautiful family with four children, Susan (Ron), Robyn (Kyle), Brian, and Paul (Michelle).

Russ had an impeccable work ethic and spent 60 years working for the Electrolux Corporation and was still working up to his death.

Family was everything to Russ, and his memory will live on in his adoring and loving grandchildren Devon, Darren, Ethan, Allison, Emma, William, Danielle, and Justin.  Russ loved hosting family parties whether it was a holiday or just a backyard pool party, he made sure everything was perfect for the grandkids.

If Russ wasn't working, enjoying his family or watching his Yankees, you could definitely find him in the garage, tinkering with his beloved 1954 MGTF.

Visitation for Russ will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 3pm-7pm at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11am at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY.

Burial will be private.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.