Russ was a corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served his country well.
Russ was a city councilman for 19 years, and mayor pro tem for 1 year. He was very active in the Harper Woods Lion’s Club and Dad’s Club for 40 years. He was active in the city’s Little League, and other youth activities there as well. He will be remembered for his fun loving nature, popularity with the youth, commitment to service, and his compassion about everything he did.
His biggest love was his family. He was predeceased by his loving wife Elaine in 2018. He was proud of his son Michael Velardo, and daughter Cindy (Norman) Oke. He loved his grandsons Robert Degryse, and William Pierce. He adored his great-granddaughter Gabi, and great-grandson Conner. He will be deeply missed by his brother Alfred Velardo, and sister Gina Zuccaro. He was also predeceased by his brother Antonio.
Oresto will be interred next to his beloved Elaine at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Twp.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18