Francesco Russo of Astoria, New York entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2013. He was born on March 23, 1939 in Italy to Salvatore and Maria Maio. Francesco will be missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday August 22, 2013 from 2-5:00pm & 7-9:00pm. A funeral service will take place on Friday August 23, 2013 at 11:15am at Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Entombment to follow at Saint Michael's Cemetery located in East Elmhurst, New York.