Russell Pytko Obituary
The memory of Russell Pytko of Sutton, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 18, 2026 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Patricia M. Pytko (McArdle); his siblings, Roger Pytko Sr., Donald Pytko, Paul P. Pytko, Jeanne Tessier and Janet Saad; and his parents, George A. Pytko and Inez E. Pytko (Bedard).
He is survived by: his wife Carol A. Pytko (Bedard) of Oxford; his daughter Deborah T. Pytko of Portsmouth, RI; his sisters, Jane H. Lipski of Charlton and Ann M. Bealle Stoesz of Santa Fe, NM; his stepsons, Peter L. Berthiaume (Karin) of Sunapee, NH and Jon P. Berthiaume of Sunapee, NH; and his pet Autumn Leigh Pytko.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 27th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Paradis-Givner Funeral Home (357 Main St, Oxford, MA 01540). A Mass was held on Tuesday, April 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Roch's Church (332 Main St, Oxford, MA 01540). A burial was held on Tuesday, April 28th 2026 at the North Cemetery (505 Main St, Oxford, MA 01540).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's School, 378 Main St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545, or to the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Ln, Middletown, RI 02842. In memory of Retired Colonel A. Russell Pytko, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: St Johns High School Robert Potter League For Animals.
