Feb. 7, 1965 - July 6, 2009

Russell Inerfeld, 44, passed away on July 6.

He was born in Queens, N.Y., to Stanley and Evelyn Inerfeld. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Mason-Inerfeld, and his daughters, Lacey and Heather Colwell of Albany; his father, Stanley Inerfeld of Florida; his mother, Evelyn Abbey of Queens, N.Y.; and his sister, Faith Tanner of California.

Russell enjoyed the sunsets at the Oregon coast and taking day trips. He loved waterfalls, covered bridges and anything to do with nature. He was an avid sports fan; he loved his football. He was a photographer and loved doing web design. He helped to contribute to the Oregon Jewish Museum in Portland. He was a poet and had books published while attending college at Stony Brook University in New York state.

Virgil T. Golden Funeral Services of Salem is handling the arrangements (www.vtgolden.com).

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Waverly Jewish Cemetery in Albany.