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Mario Magnus Russell Dead at 69

Mario Magnus Russell
Mario Magnus Russell, also known as "The Bass Man," of Frederiksted died on Sept. 25. He was 69 years old.
He is survived by his daughters: Gweneth Russell-Clakre, LeJuene Matthias, Deborah A. and Rebecca A. Russell; sons: Marco C., Roy A., Elton R. and Michael A. Russell; grandchildren: Kaheil, Kaeisha, Ke’shyra, Kamalie, Amanda, Jamal, Seagall, Matthew, Elishua, Elishauwon, Kemuel, Melchiah, Auset, Zion and Solona; and great-grandchildren: Kymani and De’Manté. He is also survived by sisters: Andromena Abramson, Helen Russell-Christian and Carmen A. Russell; brothers: Granville, Oliver and Wilmoth Christopher and Rafael Russell; daughters-in-law: Marcel and Leslie Russell; son-in-law, Christopher Monbelly; and other family members and friends too numerous to mention.
A viewing will take place at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
A Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Davis Funeral Home, St. Thomas.
All arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, 774-1464.

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