Russell A. Bartolotta

October 3, 1927 - June 5, 2016

Russell A. Bartolotta, of Hudson, died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born October 3, 1927 in Hudson, he was the son of Antonio and Jessie (Cooper) Bartolotta. Russell, along with his brothers, co-owned the Klein's Kill Fruit Farm in Germantown, which is still thriving today, now being operated by the fourth generation of Bartolotta Fruit Farmers, selling apples from New York to California. The business was started in 1921 by his parents, Antonio and Jessie Bartolotta. Fruit farming was more than a job for Russell, it was his passion. As long as he was able, he wanted to go to the farm every single day. He was past director of the New York and New England Apple Institute. Russell was a member of the Hudson Elks Lodge 787, an avid duck hunter, and loved playing cards. He enjoyed travel, especially to Mexico and Las Vegas with his "rat pack" buddies. Surviving are his son, Russell (Cathy) Bartolotta and his daughter, Kris (Ed) Aldrich, four grandchildren, Dave and Rob Makas and Alexandra and Zachary Bartolotta, his great-grandson, Schuyler Makas, three brothers, Bobby (Gennie), Phil (Mary), and Alfred (Cindy), two sisters, Marie Conte and June Decker, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wives, Patricia (Oliver) Bartolotta and Jan (Van Patton) Bartolotta, and his siblings, Benjamin, Anthony, Antoinette Egan, Jessie Conte, Louretta Barton, Beulah Delaney, and Patricia Bartolotta. Visiting hours are 4:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at the Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 am Thursday at St. Mary's Church, 429 East Allen Street, Hudson, NY, 12534. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. DOC_20160606105116.jpg