Russell was the beloved husband of Margaret (nee Anastasia); devoted father to Russell Jr. (Julie), Gregory (Denise) and Kevin Pellegrino; cherished grandfather of Ryan Pellegrino, Elyse (Erik) Tegtmeyer, Kelsey (Bryan) Klein, Dr. Michael (Jacqueline) Mix, Stephanie (Josh) Hill, Jennifer (Owen) Flynn, Marissa, Anastasia and Nickolas Pellegrino; great grandfather of seven; dear brother of the late John (late Josephine) Pellegrino; brother-in-law of Carmela (late Anthony) Colucci and the late Michael (late Florence) Anastasia. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on May 26, 2023 at 9:30 am at Saint Christopher Church 2660 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda NY.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Russell’s memory to The Peter & Tommy Fund, Inc., Box 151, Buffalo, NY 14213 or Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14227.
