Russell E. Kieslich Sr., 88, of Aspen Glen Dr., Hamden, passed away at Masonicare, March 31, 2016 after a long illness. He was the devoted husband of Vicki Izzo Kieslich. Russ was born in West Haven, July 6, 1927 and was a Marine Corps WWII Veteran. Beside his loving wife, he is survived by his beloved daughter, Debbie Kieslich DeFelice and her husband, Michael, of Hamden, grandchildren Michael DeFelice Jr of Hamden and Kaitlyn DeFelice of No. Branford and a great-grandchild, Piper Ann DeFelice. He is also survived by a son, 2 other grandchildren and 2 great-grand-children. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, April 6th. Interment private, Please omit flowers.