Russell "Russ" Charles Gallimore

Mr. Russell Charles Gallimore passed away suddenly on May 28, 2023; he was 63. Russ was born in Winchester, Massachusetts to Kevin Charles and Shirley (Pellet) Gallimore. Russ graduated High School in Chagrin Falls and went on to Kent and Ashland Universities for undergraduate study. He earned his Masters in Business Administration from Clemson University and went on to work for Novo Building Products, where he was currently Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Russ enjoyed spending time with family and friends and being the life of the party, smiling, laughing and always ready with a corny joke to tell (his favorite was “why was the mushroom always getting invited to parties? Because he was a really FUNGI”). During football season you could find him at home wearing his beloved Cleveland Brown’s Jersey and rooting for their victory (though they so rarely won a game, it’s a wonder he stayed loyal for so many years). Russ was a true family man, always putting his family first and never missing an opportunity to be together. As a proud Irishman he took his wife and two children on vacation to Ireland to learn more about their roots, while more recently they traveled to Colombia, South America, to celebrate Carnival right before the pandemic. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 35 years, Santina “Tina” Gallimore; his devoted children, who he could not be more proud of, Sydney Gallimore, and Cullen Gallimore (Taylor); the joy of his life, his granddaughter Liana Gallimore; his dear sister Paula Koenig (Ed); his nephew Alex Koenig; his best friends, Katy and Adith Berdugo. Russ also leaves behind his four-legged companions, his Yorkie, Scruffy (who may have actually been the love of his life) and a cat named Fezzik that hated everyone but Russ. Graveside Services will be held on May 11, 2024 at the Wildwood Cemetery in Wilmington, MA. The family asks that you celebrate Russ in some of his favorite small ways until then, doing things he would have: Cheer for the Cleveland Browns (but don’t expect them to win), listen to Phil Collins, enjoy a hot dog with brown mustard (the Stadium Brand from Cleveland if you can find it) and relish, or (as they will do at the graveside service), raise a flask of Irish Whiskey and toast the amazing life that was lived for the man that was taken too early from this world. Russell Charles Gallimore: gone from this world, but he will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Russell "Russ" Charles Gallimore

May 13, 1960 - May 28, 2023