Donald V. Donnie Russell age 67 of Indian Mills Shamong Twp, N.J. passed away Monday Aug. 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Donnie was born in Hammonton, N.J. and was a member of the second graduating class of Shawnee H.S. in 1973. He was one of the owners of the PIC-A-LILLI INN in Atsion, Pic III in Medford and the Pic-A-Lilli Pub in Atlantic City. Donnie was the originator of the legendary wings and sauce recipe as well as many other menu items still being served at the many PIC locations. His love for feeding people was profound for his many years in the business. Donnie loved the annual turkey shoot that he organized with his brothers in the 60's to the late 90's. He had a love for sport fishing, classic cars and motorcycles. He is pre-deceased by his parents Pickett B. Russell and sister Lillian Bonnie Halfmann. Donnie is survived by his loving wife Barbara (nee Augustine) son Donald Jr.(Frances), daughter Jessica Gillen (John), step son Anthony Comunale, and step daughter Kasi DeStefano (Steven), his brother Wallace Russell and his wife Ginny, sister in law Sandy Russell, sister in law Sandra and brother in law Bill Halfmann and many nieces and nephews. Loving grandfather to Kiley, Panama, Jack, Isabella, Lillianna, and Donnie.
Donald V. Donnie Russell age 67 of Indian Mills Shamong Twp, N.J. passed away Monday Aug. 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Donnie was born in Hammonton, N.J. and was a member of the second graduating class of Shawnee H.S. in 1973. He was one of the owners of the PIC-A-LILLI INN in Atsion, Pic III in Medford and the Pic-A-Lilli Pub in Atlantic City. Donnie was the originator of the legendary wings and sauce recipe as well as many other menu items still being served at the many PIC locations. His love for feeding people was profound for his many years in the business. Donnie loved the annual turkey shoot that he organized with his brothers in the 60's to the late 90's. He had a love for sport fishing, classic cars and motorcycles. He is pre-deceased by his parents Pickett B. Russell and sister Lillian Bonnie Halfmann. Donnie is survived by his loving wife Barbara (nee Augustine) son Donald Jr.(Frances), daughter Jessica Gillen (John), step son Anthony Comunale, and step daughter Kasi DeStefano (Steven), his brother Wallace Russell and his wife Ginny, sister in law Sandy Russell, sister in law Sandra and brother in law Bill Halfmann and many nieces and nephews. Loving grandfather to Kiley, Panama, Jack, Isabella, Lillianna, and Donnie.
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