Brian P. Russell

Brian P. Russell, 51, of Swedesboro, NJ died Saturday December 5, 2009 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Brian was born January 25, 1958 in Warwick, RI. Brian was a graduate of The University of Rhode Island where he received a B.S. in Pharmacy and a MBA in Healthcare Administration. Brian, considered a “czar” in his field, served 28 years in the medical education industry, most recently as Director of Medical Education at Roche Laboratories, Inc. From 1991 to 2006 Brian served in various capacities at Vox Medica, Inc. and its subsidiaries including Executive V.P. and Principal Vox Medica, Inc., President and Chief Compliance Officer of Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education, Inc., and President CoMed Communications, Inc. His career also included executive positions at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, America Druggist Magazine, and the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. Brian enjoyed spending holidays and summer vacations with his family, downhill skiing, scuba diving and travel. Brian was best known for his generosity, selflessness, and sense of humor and was a mentor to many colleagues and students throughout his career. He is survived by his parents, Paul D. and Jean (Yost) Russell of Wakefield RI; his brother, Carl Russell, and his wife, Krista, of Newport RI, his sister, Anne K. Cabral, and her husband, Stephen, of Pine Plains, NY; his brother, Stephen Russell, and his wife, Ellen, of Wakefield, RI; and seven nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., Wakefield. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 PM in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Brian P. Russell Foundation, c/o URI Foundation, P.O. Box 1700, Kingston, RI 02881 will be appreciated.