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Judith Russo Obituary

Judith Ann Russo Resident of San Ramon Apr. 20, 1947 - Sept. 19, 2010 Judie was born in Oakland and graduated from Castlemont High School in 1964. She has been married to her husband Doug for 41 years, living in Pleasanton and San Ramon for many of those years. She was a dedicated wife and homemaker, raising two children. She enjoyed tennis, collecting antiques, traveling, and most importantly entertaining family and friends in her home. Judie is survived by her loving husband Doug; children Doug Russo, Jr. and his wife Molly of Tracy, David Russo and his wife Christine of San Ramon; grandchildren Adam and Jacob Russo of Tracy, parents Manuel and Doris Silva of Hayward, brother Carl Silva and fiance Michele Bowen of Livermore, father in law and mother in law Sam and Emily Russo of San Leandro, brother in law Ken Russo of Fremont, niece Jennifer Silva of Fairfield, nephews Jarrod Silva of Fairfield, Matt Silva and Tim Silva of Las Vegas. She brightened the lives of everyone she knew and will be missed by us all. Friends and family are invited to a funeral service Friday September 24 at 10 am at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton 94566. There will be a reception at the family home following the service. In lieu of sending flowers, please make a donation to the "Make a Wish Foundation" or the charity of your choice. Graham-Hitch Mortuary 925-846-5624

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Sep. 22, 2010.

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Melinda Moy

September 19, 2011

Dear Doug and family, Thinking of you and missing Judie too. Melinda

October 4, 2010

Dear Molly, Doug, Adam and Jacob,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. God's peace to all of you.
Karen Carnahan

September 24, 2010

Dear Doug, Doris, Mal and family,
I was so very saddened by the news. Doris and Mal always talked about what a wonderful daughter Judy was to them and how Judy was always so happy and positive. She truly was an amazing woman who loved her family so very much. She will be greatly missed by countless people who were touched by Judy.
Please know that our prayers are with you and thinking about you all.
God bless you, Cathy Cadinha Taddei (Yuvonna and Milt's daughter)

Mike Scholz

September 24, 2010

Doug, Molly, Adam, Jacob and Family

Could not believe the sad news of your loss. You are all in our thoughts everyday during this difficult time. The bleachers will be a much quieter place with out your mom and grandma. We will miss those times watching the games with her.

With love
Mike, Jennifer, Heather and Jet

September 23, 2010

Dear The Russo family, our prays go out to everyone of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Russo was an amazing woman. With love, Barry and Tina Yanke

September 22, 2010

Dearest Doug and Family, please know how much you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Judie's beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and bright spirit will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. All our love, Matt and Tina

September 22, 2010

Judie will forever be in our hearts. Our love and prayers are with you, Doug and all the family.
With love, George and Suzie

September 22, 2010

To Doug and Family. No words can express how my family and I feel about your loss. This candle was lit in her memory and will shine forever. God Bless all of you.
Carole, Mike, Donna, Rob nd Traci Curtis

September 22, 2010

To the Russo Family: We are deeply saddened to hear of Judie's passing. We have wonderful memories of her warmth, humor and compassion when Jeff and Dave were playing baseball and attending Amador together. Judie was a very special lady and friend. Our prayers are with all of you. Love and hugs, Gene, Claire and Jeff Mazzeo

September 22, 2010

Doug and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Judy's passing, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Love, Doug and Dianne Hill

The Staff of Graham-Hitch Mortuary

September 21, 2010

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