Russell W. D’Entrone, 71, of Bethlehem, died on May 5, 2021, due to complications from his work responding at the World Trade Center on 9/11. Born in Plattsburgh, NewYork, he was a son of the late Vito and Nancy (Peterson) D’Entrone. He was the husband of Kathleen (Lehmann) D’Entrone for 48 years.

He was a graduate of and earned a bachelor’s degree in British Literature from SUNY-Oswego.

He was an aquatic director at Cohoes Community Center and worked in youth services for the American Red Cross, Albany Chapter. He then was a special agent for 23 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He was a first office agent in Kansas City, Missouri. He later transferred to the New YorkCity office for 18 years. For 18 years, he worked undercover.

He was after retirement a president of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Lehigh Valley Chapter.

He dedicated time to various organizations including ArtQuest, Bethlehem Area School District and Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School Authorities.He played the guitar, skied, rode a Harley and attended silent auctions.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher and his wife Laura of Albany, New York; a daughter, Kerry and her husband Dean Sacks Jr. of Bethlehem; and three grandchildren, Henry, Riley and Savannah.

Contributions may be made to World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24 St. N.W., Washington, DC 20037.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.