Joseph Russo, Sr

Russo, Joseph L. Sr.
"Joe, the Barber"
Age 86, of Saint Paul, MN. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully with loving family at his side on April 28, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann: parents, Frank and Frances; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Bill Schubert. A father completely dedicated to his children, Joe is survived by Joe Jr. (Claudia), Diane (Michael) McEllistrem, Jayne (Brian) Grout, Marty (Jane), and daughter-in-law, Anita Russo. Joe was a loving and proud grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a life-time resident of Saint Paul's East Side and member of St. John's Catholic Church. His voice will be missed in the Saint John's choir. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11:00 A.M. at the CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN OF ST. PAUL, 977 Fifth Street East. Visitation 9:30-11:00 A.M. at the church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials preferred to donor's choice. Joe's family would like to thank Regions Hospital Heart Center, Cerenity Marian of St. Paul,
and HealthEast Hospice for your kindness and care. A special thank you to Libby and Judy at Regions and JoAnn and Liz T. at Cerenity.