Russell Anthony Maymi

“Lord, even when your path takes me through the valley of the deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! You remain close to me and lead me through it all the way. Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I’ll never be lonely, for you are near.” Russell Maymi Russell Anthony Maymi was born in the Bronx, NY on May 9, 1972 to his mother, Nelida Maymi Gonzalez, recently deceased, and father, Angel Maymi Ruiz. He is survived by his children, Kaylee Marie Maymi and Brandon Edward Maymi, who he described as “a gift sent from heaven,” as well as his sister, Myra Maymi Aguillon, brother in law, Ruben Aguillon, and his four nieces whom he thoroughly enjoyed- Nadia Nicole Aguillon, Cassia Olivia Aguillon, Jessiny Aguillon, Jasmine Giselle Aguillon. He is also survived by numerous loved cousins and relatives in Puerto Rico and across the US. Russell was basically born with an instrument in his hand and a song in his heart. Whether it was the trumpet, drums, guitar, keyboard, given a week or two he was playing tunes and drum beats as if he’d studied for years. Above all, Russell loved Jesus and used his gift to write, sing and play songs of worship. He played and sang on various worship teams throughout the years. The Word of God was his lifeline. Through EVERY season of laughter or tears and trials, he clung to God’s Word. When life squeezed him, what came out of him was a song of worship to his God, his strength, his hope. His bible has an inscription that reads “God is bigger than any problem I have, I live to worship You.” Though he will be missed immensely, he is worshiping with the angels who, when they heard him singing probably exclaimed, “Where have you been all this time?!