Mr. Russo was born on February 14, 1921 in Napoli, Italy, the son of Leonardo and Rosa Palumbo Russo. He was united in marriage for 70 years to Luigia Ascione.
He is survived by his loving wife, Luigia; three sons, Gaetano, Raffaele and Giuseppe Russo; seven daughters, Rosa Stragapede, Consiglia Loffredo, Anna Russo, Maria Mezzatesta, Lucia Russo, Filomena Giurbino and Carla Cimmino; nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, 1295 Saxon Boulevard, Orange City, FL, PH: 386-775-4260 on Monday, May 6th from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm and on Tuesday, May 7th from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm with a Wake Service at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, May 8th at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 359 West New York Avenue, DeLand, Florida with Father Tom Connery officiating. Entombment will immediately follow in Deltona Memorial Gardens in Orange City, Florida.