WAKEFIELD — Russell L. “Rusty” Johnson Jr., 61, a longtime Wakefield resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Born on Oct. 31, 1953 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, Russell was raised and educated in Melrose. He graduated from Melrose High School and was married to his best friend…