Russell J Allaman (1945- Jan 6, 2013)

Russell J. Allaman, 67, died on Jan. 6, 2013, at St. Clares Hospital in Denville, NJ. Russ was born in Newark to the late George and Julia Allaman and moved to the Indian Lake Section of Denville in 1958. He graduated from Morris Hills High School in Rockaway in 1963. He had graduated from County College of Morris with an Associates Degree, and later attended William Paterson University in Wayne where he had received a Bachelors Degree and later a Master Degree.

Russ served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Following his service he became a police officer in Denville, held many positions in the department, and retired as a Lieutenant in 1995. He had also owned and operated McCabe Travel Agency in Denville for 15 years.

He was a life member of Denville P.B.A. Local #142 where he had served as a Delegate. He was also a member of the Denville American Legion Post #390. Russ was a member of the Indian Lake Community Club since he was a child, and he served as a Trustee and Past President of the Club. He also served as an Usher at St. Mary’s Church in Denville.

He was survived by his wife of forty three years, Cheryl Deemer Allaman, as well as his children, Noelle and Joseph Tironi of Denville, Russell Jr. and Tina Allaman of Cary, NC, Tim Allaman of Jersey City and Jennifer and Joe Cuff of Denville, and his seven grandchildren Trevor Tironi, Dante Tironi, Brianna Allaman, Brittani Allaman, Braeden Allaman, Joey Cuff and Olivia Cuff. He is also survived by his brother George and Linda Allaman of Denville, and his sisters Barbara and Jerry Smith of Sparta and Jacqueline Tighe of Denville, as well as many nieces and nephews and great friends.