Son of the late Philip Salvador Russo Sr. and Antoinette Carlisi Russo.
Survived by cousins Antoinette Hanning and James Bull and his closest friends: Bill Reidy, Jeff Perigoni, and Bud Reimouth, and many Carlisi cousins and friends.
He graduated from Saint Mary of the Angels Grammar School (1961) and Holy Cross High School (1965).
Philip was a clarinet player in the Holy Cross Tiger Band from 1961-1965.
He graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Math and Electrical Engineering.
He participated in Fantasy Baseball for 40 years, Bridge for 12 years, and was a very successful Bowler with 14 sanctioned 300 games.
Phil and his "Brother" Bill were original N.O. Saint season ticket holders.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral home from 11AM-1PM. A funeral service will follow. Philip will be laid to eternal rest at Metairie Cemetery.
