Carlo Russo

Born in Hicksville, Long Island, New York, May 23, 1949, he was the son of the late Anthony Russo and Phyllis Savarese Russo. Carlo was a retired professional chef and proudly served his country in the US Marines during the Viet-Nam era.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Hope Metzger and husband Mark of Lynch Station and Jessica Clark and husband Lee of Amherst; one son, Stephen Russo and his partner Jeremy Cronin of Maryland; six grandchildren, Jami Stilwell and her fiancé Bradley Graham, Christopher Stilwell and wife Samantha, Emili Stilwell, Lee Clark, IV, Meghan Clark and Lance Clark and two great grandchildren, Brayden Stilwell and Madison Witcher.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.

The family would like to gratefully acknowledge Dr. John Plankeel, Sam Roberts, Dana Odaniel, Jasmine Stone, Kristyn Walker and Audrey Davis for wonderful care and attention they provided over the years.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Amherst County Humane Society, 318 Shelter Ln., Amherst, VA 24521.