Obituary of Russell H. Johnson Jr.

Russell H. Johnson, Jr., age 92, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Villa Marie Claire, Saddle River, surrounded by his family.  He was born in New York, NY and has been a resident of Midland Park for the past 64 years.  Russell was a Navy Veteran having served during World War II. He retired as a telephone installer after 36 years of service with Verizon, New York, NY.  Russell is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy Johnson, his daughters; Peggy S. Johnson, Cathie A. Johnson and Ellen P. Johnson.  Also surviving are two grandchildren; Max Legband and Erika Johnson and his brother, Ken Johnson and his wife, Gloria.  The family will receive family and friends on Sunday from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.  As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Russell’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s of New Jersey, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.