Matthew "Matty" J.-Russo, Jr.-Obituary

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Matthew "Matty" J. Russo, Jr.

Apr 11, 1938 - Jun 4, 2021 (Age 83)

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When my brother, Joseph Michael Russo, needed a job many years ago, Matty hired him as a delivery driver for Tidewater Produce. It was an act of great kindness for which I will always be grateful. We lost Michael in 2017. Although I never met Matty in person my grandmother Marguerite Russo spoke very highly of him. Although we are merely distant cousins, he is family to me. May Perpetual Light shine on all our dearly departed loved ones and may they rest in peace. May our dear Lord and...

Monty was one of a kind and I will remember him fondly. We had a great working relationship and I have him to blame for getting me into golf! Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Suzan, thinking of you and your family. Many happy memories to recall over our many years of friendship. Our love and prayers are with you.
Love, M. D. and Ann Ogg Hathaway

Susan, we are very sorry to hear about Monty's passing. Wishing you and your family strength during this difficult time. Bubba Facenda, Gail, and Family.

Marguerite, so sorry for your loss. May you and your family feel God’s peace during this time.

I have known Monty for over 60 years. Monty could make your bad day a good one with his jokes and personality. He was really fun to play golf with. Monty & I had a phone conversation about a month ago.
I did not know he was sick & he did not tell me that he was. Neither of us could play golf anymore. I have
trouble walking & must use a walker. Also I am on oxygen 24/7. I will miss Monty as so many others will
also.
Rest in peace. Bill Knowles

Susan & family thinking you at this time, love you. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Monty was a good guy & always had a joke. will miss him.

Monte and I had a very unique friendship. He was a very dear friend for many years of my Uncle Jimmy Tucker. I will forever miss him saying when I came to an event or social gathering him asking "why is she here today, who invited her?" I'd always tell him "I'm here just to see you and give you a BIG HUG!!" His wit was unmatched however there were times I believe he thought he met his match in me. I will say after meeting his granddaughter Olivia, Monte will live on forever through her (...

We are so sad to hear of Matty passing. When we first moved down here close to 16 years ago Matty and Susan were the first to invite us into they home. While we didn't see the two often we did count them as our friends. Rejoice with the Lord.
Joseph Brown and Ellen Bible

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Matthew "Matty" J.'s Obituary

PORTSMOUTH– Known affectionately as “Matty”, Matthew John Russo, Jr., passed peacefully at home from liver cancer, surrounded by family, on June 4, 2021. A proud lifetime resident of Portsmouth, he was the son of Matthew J. Russo, Sr. and Rosina Bisese Russo.In his early years,...

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