Esther Elizabeth Puglise Russell

Esther Elizabeth Puglise Russell entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the age of 72. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard “Benny” Russell, Jr. for the past 52 years. She was the loving mother to her only child, Bernard “Lil Benny” Gerard Russell, III and her daughter-in-law Christine. She was the devoted grandmother of Benjamin D. Herrle, Anna M. Russell and Amelia E. Russell. She was the daughter of the late Sam Puglise, Sr. and Lena Randazzo Puglise. She was the sister of Anthony Puglise, Josephine Scanio and the late Sam Puglise, Jr. and the sister-in-law of Lawrence W. Russell, Sr. (Marilyn), Elizabeth A. Russell, Fay R. Ruiz (Glenn), Kathy R. Ockman (Nolan), Sharon R. Murdoch (Craig), Jane R. Montz (John), Susan R. Martinez (Paul) and Leah R. Rhodes (Eddie). Esther is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other family members.

She retired from Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office with 19 years of service where she worked as a Judicial Sales Supervisor. She was a Parishioner of St. Joachim Catholic Church for numerous years. She was a native of New Orleans and was a lifelong resident of Marrero (Estelle).

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at WESTSIDE LEITZ EAGAN FUNERAL HOME, 5101 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY, MARRERO. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will take place in the Chapel. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. Condolences can be offered online at www.westsideleitzeagan.com. If more information is needed, you may call (504) 341-9421.