Muriel Russak at age 95 passed away peacefully Saturday August 15th to join her husband Joseph Russak, parents Raymond and Aurilla Percy, sisters Elizabeth Boyington and Alberta Lacafta, brother-in-law Richard Lacafta, nephew Danny Lacafta, and niece Dawn (Helfont) Christopher.

Those she leaves behind will remember her fondly as a kind and caring person without a harsh word for anyone as she raised her family, cared for grandchildren, welcomed friends of her children as part of the family, and grew her flowers and garden for as long as age permitted (a thank you to nephew Ray Boyington for help with the garden and so much more). She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She enjoyed reading a good book out on the front porch on a nice day, greeting neighbors as they walked their dogs. But mostly she enjoyed life with family and her live-in companion and best friend Jean Busha. Muriel would be the first to recognize and thank Jean for all she has done.

A thank you also goes to family friend Mary Morelli for being there when needed. Muriel often spoke of being so lucky as to have wonderful neighbors: Brian and Paula Evelich, Richard and Leslie Tiso. Her family heartily agrees. A special thank you to Dr. St. Pierre for years of care -- both medically and from the heart -- and to the incredible team of the ICU of the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Muriel will be missed by those she loved and leaves behind, including: her sister Marlene Helfont (husband Jerry); children Greg Russak, Eric Russak (wife Lori), Anna Russak; grand-daughters Raven Russak, Danielle Fernald (husband Chris, son Ben), and Tanya Grant (husband Brian, children Mason and Sadie); Jean Busha and Mary Morelli; her nieces and nephews; and friends of the family.

Those who knew Muriel knew she loved flowers, but a donation may be made to any of the following in lieu of flowers if you wish: the Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department 255 Nichols Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716, (https://wolcottvfd.com), Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association 1300 Woodtick Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716 (https://wolcottambulance.com) or Whiskers Pet Rescue in Southbury, CT (https://whiskerspetrescue.org);

Funeral arrangements are private. Woodtick Memorial is honored to serve The Russak family. Visit www.woodtickmemorial.com for online condolences.