Russell Howard McConnell, age 72, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 8, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1951, in Dover, New Jersey, a son of Russell and Theresa McConnell. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter, Rachael May (Jack); a son, Jashane Doyle; two brothers, Bruce McConnell and Brad McConnell; a stepdaughter, Sheila Doyle; and many grandchildren, Christopher Riordan, Ricci Rae Rule, Alex Riordan, Amber, Jashane, Jai, Braydon, Jahad, Cheyanne, and Victoria. He was the best Dad and Poppa. He will be forever missed and always loved in our hearts as he joins his wife, Rosemarie, and daughter, Monique Riordan as well as her husband Chris Riordan, forever in eternity. Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements.