Frank Joseph Russo

The 1970 Crystal Rock Giants coached by Frank Russo (top row, second from the left)

I raise my cooler cup of Gatorade to Frank Russo, Defensive Coach of the Crystal Rock Giants Football Team that won the 1970 Championship of the Pop Warner Bantam League of Stamford, Connecticut. The season kicked off fifty years ago today under the lights of Cubeta Stadium. The North Stamford Exchange Road Runners played the Shamrock Packers at 6:00 pm followed by the Clairol Colts verse the Giants at 8:00 pm. The festive evening was the culmination of weeks of hot August training at...

Maureen,

I don't know whether you will remember me or not. I visited with Frank during one of his visits to St. Francis where I am a eucharistic minister.

I talked with him at length one evening and he told me how much he loved you and wanted to keep on protecting you and taking care of you. Know that you have an angel by your side always.

I was so blessed that our paths crossed that evening. I am keeping you in my prayers.

Darlene Kennedy

I just heard about Frank and had to express my sympathies. He got us into trouble many times by coming in to our department, at Sikorsky, and making us laugh. Our VP would come in to see what was going on and Frank would be right in the middle of the trouble. He will be missed.

Hi Mo,

I've been thinking a lot about you and Frank and the brave stuggle you've both faced. His sparkling personality will be missed by all who knew him. Best wishes.

Maureen, I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. The last time we spoke was when my mom (Winnie) died. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maureen & Family,

Our condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Maureen~
I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing but am a better person for having known him! I will always fondly remember our Yankee/Red Sox discussions and his awesome smile!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Maureen, Heather, and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Wayne and I are so happy we got to visit Frank in the hospital. He was truly a nice person. Our prayers are with you.