Antonino "Tony" Russo

Antonino “Tony” Russo, 80, of Berlin and formerly of Cross Roads, TX, beloved husband of the late Janis (Patton) Russo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Born in Hartford on November 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Antonino and Salvatrice “Tina” (Pappalardo) Russo. Tony grew up in Connecticut and graduated Bulkeley High School Class of ‘56 then joined the U.S. Air Force and was always a proud veteran. After serving his country, he worked many years as a sales representative for Arrow Electronics and moved to Texas with his wife. Together they found their dream home with plenty of land and a stable that allowed Tony to pursue his love of horses. Tony was passionate in his love of baseball, especially the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. After his wife passed away 12 years ago, he moved back to Connecticut to be closer to his sister. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Tony is survived by his sister, Angela Gionfriddo and husband Joseph of Rocky Hill; nephews, Michael Gionfriddo and David Gionfriddo and wife Krystyna; brother-in-law, George Patton and wife Gloria; sister-in-law, Patricia Patton, nieces, Carla Dean and Mary White and husband Eric, He was predeceased by nephew Roy Wellman, as well as several other extended family members and friends.

Calling hours will be Monday (January 21) from 5-7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Tony will be buried in Belew Cemetery in Aubrey, Texas with his wife. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tony’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To share a memory of Tony with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.