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Alfred Russo Obituary
He was born in, and a lifelong resident of, Port Reading.
Mr. Russo graduated from Seton Hall University in 1965 where he studied business administration and accounting while working part-time in Office of the Comptroller for Woodbridge Township. After graduation he took a full time job with Woodbridge Township before joining the Monroe International Division of Litton Industries in Orange and then was employed as senior tax accountant with General Cable Works in Perth Amboy for several years.
After receiving his doctorate in jurisprudence from Seton Hall Law School in 1971, he returned to Woodbridge Township where he was employed as township legal assistant and headed the township's Department of Consumer Affairs. He eventually served Woodbridge Township under four mayors in various capacities, including law director, and also served as legislative aide to Senator Jack Fay.
Mr. Russo practiced law in Woodbridge Township for over 50 years in total, the majority of that time with the firm of Russo and Casey.
He was a lifelong active communicant of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Port Reading, where he served on the Building Committee for the new church; and was an exempt member of Port Reading Volunteer Fire Company.
Mr. Russo cherished time spent with his family at the New Jersey shore. As a dedicated Seton Hall Pirates sports fan, he was a faithful supporter of the Pirate Blue Nation.
He was predeceased by his parents, Nunzio Russo, in 1954 and Mary Zuccaro Russo, in 1996.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Patricia Pannone Russo; children, Vincent Russo of Ocean Grove, Anne Russo-Borges and her husband, Joseph, of Yorktown Heights, NY, Amy Russo-Farina and her husband, Ronald, of Easton, PA and Eric Russo and his wife, Nicole, of Riverdale Park, MD; grandchildren, Ashleigh, Samantha, Alyson, Gianna, R.J., Blake, Alexa, Luciano, Simona and Paola; and great grandchildren, Mileva and Beyla.
Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Costello-Greiner Funeral Home (costello-greiner.com), 44 Green Street (at Barron Avenue), Woodbridge. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated privately for the immediate family.
In lieu of flowers contributions to Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Port Reading, NJ or the Port Reading First Aid Squad in Mr. Russo's memory would be greatly appreciated by his family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Christina Coppola
April 25, 2024
Mr. Russo was a true gentleman. He was a top- notch lawyer. And I'm sure he is greatly missed by many, but not as much as his family misses him.
Christina Coppola
April 22, 2023
It has been 2 years,too many for the Russo family to be without Alfred(husband, father, Grandfather). I remember going to his office one time. He was dressed in casual clothes. He said it was one ofthe best things about having his own office.
Christina Coppola
February 14, 2023
Mr. Russo was well-known to the Coppola family. He was kind, generous and not just thoughtful, but loved by many. Of course, not as much as his family.
Christina Coppola
April 22, 2022
It doesn't seem like 1 year went by already. I needed to have a paper notarized and it really felt strange not to see Mr. Russo there. My eyes were filled with tears. He was one of the best!
Mila Gonzales RN
May 15, 2021
My thoughts, prayers and healing vibes are with your family. The time I cared for Mr Russo, he was such a gem.
Mila Gonzales RN
May 15, 2021
My love, prayers and healing vibes are with your family. My time caring for Mr Russo was a pleasure and I am glad I met such a kind soul.
Jill Stillman
May 10, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Russo. My thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family. Jill Stillman
Dawn Bombardier
May 2, 2021
I’m so so sorry about the loss of Mr Russo. I just this morning found out. He was an amazing lawyer and man. May he Rest In Peace always. All you will be so missed and your great smile.
Anthony (Tony) Anzivino
May 1, 2021
Al, we lost touch for more than a decade upon HS graduation. You went on to college. I joined the military in June 1961 and there I staye3d until June 1969 after returning from Vietnam service. We reconnected in the late 1970s and we worked many real estate transactions together. You were much too young to have left us so soon. Until we meet again, Al., "Stare Buon!" - Tony Anzivino
Phyllis Masarik
April 30, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Alfred Russo’s family, on behalf of the deceased members of the Daniele Family that all lived in Port Reading for many years. May fond memories give you strength during this difficult time.
Phyllis (Daniele) Masarik
Angela Coppola
April 30, 2021
He was a very kind man, my parents knew him well, being from Port Reading, so sorry for your loss
Madeline & Jim Sorochen
April 30, 2021
With deepest sympathy to Pat and family on the passing of Al.
May he rest in peace.
Christine Szoke-Briegs
April 30, 2021
I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. Russo. He was a great man, a pillar of the Port Reading community, and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Nancy Alberici
April 30, 2021
With deepest sympathy to Pat and the family at the passing of Al. You are in my prayers. Rest in Peace.
John G. Lesko
April 29, 2021
Very sorry to hear of Alfred Russo's passing - we were classmates at Woodbridge High School '61 and were team mates on the winning '60 football team. Rest in Peace.
Christina Coppola
April 29, 2021
When I learned about Mr. Russo's passing. I had tears in my eyes. He was a wonderful and knowledgeable man. My father, Tullio Coppola, had a tremendous amount of respect for Mr. Russo. My parents are no longer with us and for their respect and mine. I offer my deepest condolences to the entire Russo family.
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