William Russell:  

CLASS OF 1979
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Thomaston, CT
Crosby High SchoolClass of 1979
Waterbury, CT
Lake worth, FL
Waterbury, CT
East Farms SchoolClass of 1975
Waterbury, CT

William's Story

old friends... :) Feel free to drop me a line and say hello... I wish you all the very best in life. I've forgotten most of the past and left it behind me. I've taken a few good memories, and a few good hearted friends with me and learned many life lessons along the way. So what's been happening in my life? Should you be so interested lol. I've been an entrepreneur most of my life and a learn by doing business man. I spent more than a decade traveling around as a concert photographer for a record company with many mainstream groups and artists. (I'm not going to name drop as I'd rather not be admired for who I know but rather who I am) I traveled the world on various tours and countless venues. Was a good time. Extremely hectic but I wouldn't have traded the experience for the world. Then... I had 2 sons who I raised alone from the time they were 3 and 4 years old, now grown into decent respectable men. I returned to college and furthered my education both academically and spiritually and became a minister. I worked in the healthcare industry working in a hospital CT dept. for about 5 years while I was in college. Afterwards I became heavily involved in my community serving on civic boards and eventually being convinced to run for political office. That was a fun time, and I enjoyed it very much. It broadened my scope in life and the people I associate with, meeting many new friends and making an actual difference. Now... I've returned to...Expand for more
my business life but still very active in my community and putting my 2 cents in politically in local issues. I am the chief publishing editor for The Gainesville City Guide magazine. I am the CEO of Coolbreeze America Corp which is the parent company of the magazine as well as Coolbreeze Entertainment Productions & Management, Gainesville Closing and Signing Services, and Coolbreeze Marketing. I am still a minister and I've married hundreds of happy couples throughout the years as well as crisis counseling and working with disadvantaged youth. I also do public speaking and consulting work as well as a few podcast show venues and video programs. I'd say life started off pretty rough and I didn't have much of a support circle growing up. I was pretty much self taught after going through my younger reckless years. While I do have a few regrets, I've learned and used it to my advantage. It changed me into the person I am today. It wasn't easy but I got there and I'm happy with the way things turned out. I hope since high school you all have grown and learned from the mistakes we made, the people we hurt as well as loved. I hope your lives were productive and you're doing what makes you happy. God Bless you all and if you should be so moved, do say hello sometime. I know I don't/didn't know many of my classmates on a personal level for many reasons back then but I wish you all the very best in life and hope you've made the best of it. Cheers!
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