Russell J. Krieger
Russell J. Krieger
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Russell J. Krieger, formerly of Montgomery NY, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Sun City Center, FL where he had called home since 2021.
Born in 1947 in Maine, Russell graduated from Valley Central High School, Class of 1965 and then was drafted into the Army for Vietnam. He was incredibly proud of his time with the 101st Airborne Division and especially loved connecting with fellow veterans at the 101st Airborne annual reunions and at the local VFW chapters. Russell followed in the footsteps of his father and his older brothers to become a mason and had his career with the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 5. Affectionally known as the “River Rat” by his friends and family, when Russell wasn’t laying brick you could find him on his boat at the Newburgh Yacht Club on the Hudson River.
Russell was preceded in death by his older brother, Bill, and is survived by his five remaining siblings Bob, Charlotte, David, Beverly and Dan. Per his wishes,
Russell’s ashes will be laid to rest at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends can pay their last respects to Russell at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the cemetery at 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY. Following the memorial service the family will host guests starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Thomas Bull Memorial Park’s boathouse located at 15 Access Road, Montgomery, NY.
Finally, the family would like to express our thanks to the nursing staff in the ICU at Florida South Shore Hospital and to the team at LifePath Hospice in Sun City Center for their compassion, comfort and support during their time of grief.
Whether he was on his boat, sunning himself at the pool, hanging out with the Barron Road crowd, enjoying the monthly Grantham Green socials or just enjoying time with friends and family, Russell always lived in the moment and enjoyed life. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Russell J. Krieger, formerly of Montgomery NY, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Sun City Center, FL where he had called home since 2021.
Born in 1947 in Maine, Russell graduated from Valley Central High School, Class of 1965 and then was drafted into the Army for Vietnam. He was incredibly proud of his time with the 101st Airborne Division and especially loved connecting with fellow veterans at the 101st Airborne annual reunions and at the local VFW chapters. Russell followed in the footsteps of his father and his older brothers to become a mason and had his career with the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 5. Affectionally known as the “River Rat” by his friends and family, when Russell wasn’t laying brick you could find him on his boat at the Newburgh Yacht Club on the Hudson River.
Russell was preceded in death by his older brother, Bill, and is survived by his five remaining siblings Bob, Charlotte, David, Beverly and Dan. Per his wishes,
Russell’s ashes will be laid to rest at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends can pay their last respects to Russell at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the cemetery at 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY. Following the memorial service the family will host guests starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Thomas Bull Memorial Park’s boathouse located at 15 Access Road, Montgomery, NY.
Finally, the family would like to express our thanks to the nursing staff in the ICU at Florida South Shore Hospital and to the team at LifePath Hospice in Sun City Center for their compassion, comfort and support during their time of grief.
Whether he was on his boat, sunning himself at the pool, hanging out with the Barron Road crowd, enjoying the monthly Grantham Green socials or just enjoying time with friends and family, Russell always lived in the moment and enjoyed life. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.