Name: Cook Funeral Home & Cremation Services — Grandville Chapel
Address: Grandville, MI

So sorry of the passing of my favorite cousin-in -law. He was such a sweet man. We will miss him so much. My prayers go out to all the family and his precious wife Loretta. Love you Carole & Jim .

 Posted by Carole@ Jim Rosendall - Walkerville, MI May 14, 2007

My Dear Grampa:
 When the darkness clears what remains...Empty hearts, empty souls, empty thoughts...When promises hang from heaven which comes first...Life, love, longing...When time has decayed where shall we go...Forward, backward, remain not knowing what to go toward...When love is lost how will life go on...Through loving, through laughing, through learning...When love is lost life will inevitably pass us by...With you, without you, with things still left to long for...When time has decayed we will move on...Forced, frayed, free to make a choice...When promises hang from heaven first is irrelevant...A little laughing, A little loving, A little living...When the darkness clears but one thing is missing...Someone important, Someone loved, Someone who will never be forgotten, replaced, nor left behind.
 I love you Grandpa, Father, Brother, and Friend your legacy will live on because you loved us all, and we all love you!

 Posted by Mary Russo - Rockford, MI May 14, 2007

Just want to let you all know that we are feeling your sorrow along with you. It is a very hard and sad time for family and friends. You will certainly need alot of support, but with your family, i have seen alot of love and support, i know you can get through this....So sorry for your loss...... The mulholland family

 Posted by Mulholland Family - Greenville, MI May 15, 2007

Just wanted to let you all know that we are all thinking of you. The world has suffered a great loss by losing "Dad" Russo. He was a great person and always made everyone feel welcome, even at other people's homes. Please know that my heart aches along with yours,it is not an easy thing to get through, losing a loved one. Hugs all around, Kevin, Cheri, Bethany and Michael Harrigan

 Posted by Harrigan Family - Rockford, MI May 15, 2007

I cannot put into words how sorry we are for your lose. "Dad" Russo Grandpa Russo will be dearly missed by so many people. He lived a good life and I know you can take comfort that he is with his Lord and Savior and daughter. We love you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. The kids want you to know that they have put "Grandma Russo" on their prayer list at school. Mike, Tammie, Seth and Ellie Rozema.

 Posted by Mike and Tammie Rozema - Grandville, MI May 15, 2007

Dear Mike I'm so sorry to have read about your dad please accepted my condonlense me and my family we keep you guys in ours prayers Sincerly,Rodney Harris and family

 Posted by Rodney Harris - Kentwood, MI May 15, 2007

Dear Loretta and Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time. I will always remember the Russos as the neighbors on Frances-such a close knit and loving family always. Joe was my brother, Jim's sponsor for his confirmation. I still have a picture of the 2 of them. Know how blessed you are for being a part of his family. I feel blessed by having known him. I will keep all of you in my daily prayers.

 Posted by Debbie Herrmann Markham - Perry, GA May 15, 2007

Dear Karla, Just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about your dad and to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 Posted by Laurie Sovereign Muntter - Jenison, MI May 15, 2007

Matt,
 My family's prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I never met your father, but obviously he was a great man, since you turned out so well. I see that he has 26 grandchildren, I am sure they made him feel very blessed.
 God's peace.
 Jeff

 Posted by Jeff Kane - Rochester Hills, MI May 16, 2007

Karla,
 I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I actually was doing a people search for you when my mom saw that he had passed. God has really put it on my heart lately to find my old friends so I was looking for you. Please call me so I can bring a meal to your family. I am praying for you and your whole family during this difficult time. Your dad was a fabulous man and I know he will be missed greatly. But I also know he is now walking on the streets of gold with no more pain or suffering. I will pray for God's peace and comfort for you. I am here for you if you need anything. Please call me. 361-7645.
 Michele

 Posted by Michele Bond - Grand Rapids, MI May 16, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about Joe and Loretta & family have our prays and deepest feeling about their loss,but will not ever be forgotten. God bless you all

 Posted by John & Shirley Lopez - Tavares, FL May 16, 2007

Ma Russo, Mike, Greg, Dan, Missy, Matt and Karla,
 I am so sorry to hear about Papa Joe. I am doing all I can to get my work done as I send this so I can attend the mass today. I know it is a ways to come, but you guys are like my second family!! I know we don't see each other much, but when my mom and dad told me the news I couldn't help but cry. When I think of growing up...I think of you all!! I'm helping coach my son's and daughter's baseball and softball teams and it makes me think back to playing ball with you, Matt, and hearing Papa Joe and Ma Russo cheering as loud as my parents!!! I can't tell you how much I enjoyed growing up with you! Thank you for letting me grow up as part of your family!! And for letting me sleep over...very often :- And for coming over for bonfires and hobo pies :- For being the best neighbors ever!!!
 I miss seeing you guys!! It is times like this that I really feel far away from the ones that really mean a lot to me and who are the ones who were instrumental in making me who I am today.
 Thank you for putting together the slide show on this website!! I thoroughly enjoyed it...although I must admit it made me cry again. I even made it into one of the pictures...Matt's 11th birthday celebration :-
 My prayers are with you all as you deal with the lose of such a kind, loving husband, father, friend as Papa Joe Russo.

 Posted by Scott Sytsma - Macomb, MI May 17, 2007

Greg, 
 My family's prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your father was a great man. I see that he has 26 grandchildren, I know they made him feel very blessed. 
 God's peace. 
 Dan and Theresa

 Posted by Daniel D. Johnson - Grand Rapids, MI May 17, 2007

Mike, Cher and Family, Thinking of you during this difficult time. Although know words can comfort you during this sad time please know you are not alone. May the happy memories give you strength to make it through the greiving. Love you all.

 Posted by Laura Strobridge - Grand Rapids, MI May 17, 2007

Russo Family, I wanted to share this peom. Hope it helps in a small way. God looked around his Garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain. And knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes, He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again. You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide, You live through your children, you're always by our side. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

 Posted by Strobridge Family - Grand Rapids, MI May 17, 2007

Dear Loretta,Mike,Greg,Dan,Missy, Matt and Karla, Words can not express the sadness we feel for you and your family in the loss of your husband and dad. Joe was a wonderful person to have known. When Mike called to tell us of his passing, many tears were shed. We are so thankful for all the memories we have of living for over 25 years across the street from each other. Our families had countless good times together so many fond memories. We thank God for putting all of you in our lives! We pray that God will give you a peace and strength to get through each day to come. Loretta I will be in touch with youRosemarywe have a lot of catching-up to do! Your Forever Friends, Rosemary and Marve

 Posted by Rosemary Sytsma - Hudsonville, MI May 17, 2007

My Loving Family,
 At times like these we stop to pray,
 remembering the moments that slipped away, 
 and the memories of loved ones held so dear, 
 as we release the pain with every tear.
 Yet there is comfort in times like this,
 though it is far from joyful bliss,
 his life was happy, treasured, and long,
 and now he's resting where he belongs.
 He lives now in a better place,
 free again to see his daughters face,
 together in heaven watching over us,
 in them now we place our trust.
 Angels from heaven, beside us they stand,
 whenever we need a helping hand,
 from our side they will never part,
 because they are forever in our hearts.

 Posted by Jillian - Rockford, MI May 20, 2007

Joe I know thatyou will be soley missed by all. you were a great father-in-law to our wonderful daughter Cher & a great father and husband to your family. We have known you for many years and had many happy times togeather. God be with you.

 Posted by Dick & Donna Zograph - Fort Myers, FL May 22, 2007

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Joseph S. Russo

15 agosto, 1934 – 13 mayo, 2007

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