Russell passed away in Okinowa, Japan where he traveled to continue his study of Uechi-Ryu Karate and where he received his 4th degree blackbelt.  Russell leaves behind his fiancée Rin Kimura in Okinowa, Japan.  Russell had a gift for making friends; he touched a lot of lives in Okinowa.  He leaves behind many friends here as well.  Beloved son of Susan Chase of Marlborough, he was loved by his uncles and cousins.  He will be missed by all.