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Branford, Connecticut
Apr 10, 1948 – Feb 19, 2010 (Age 61)
Mary Donohue Russo, 61, of Cocheco Avenue in Branford died at home February 19, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Fred Russo. Mary was born in Stamford, CT April 10, 1948 to the late Martin and Catherine Byrne Donohue. She was the owner of the Calabash Shoppe in Hamden. Besides her husband Fred, Mary is survived by her daughters Kimberly (Antonio) Conte, Kristen (Antonio) Esperti and Kara (Chris) Halpin; her sister Cathy Weybrew and her loving grandchildren Gianluca and Antonio Conte, Mariella and Antonio Esperti. Please join the Russo family for a celebration of Mary's life on Monday morning at 10 in St. Anthony's Church. Burial will follow the Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT 06405 or St. Anthony's Building Fund 25 Gold Street New Haven, CT 06511. The IOVANNE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 11 Wooster Pl is in care of arrangements.
Dear Fred and Family, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We fondly remember Mary at Paradise Park, QU and on Thornton St. Toni Santianello Liberatore and Maggie Vernazza from Quinnipiac also offer their condolences to yourelf and family
Dennis and Lorna O'Keefe
March 01, 2010 | Hamden, CT
Mr Russo, Kim, Kristen and Kara, We are so very sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many, many people. I will always remember the great memories we shared with her growing up in jr high, high school and beyond. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Charlie and Tracee Carroll
Charlie and Tracee Carroll
February 23, 2010 | Middlefield, CT
To the Russo Family, I am so sorry for your loss Mary was an amazing woman and I always enjoyed our talks at the salon when she came in to get her hair done. She will be forever in my heart.
Danielle Szerszen
February 28, 2010 | West Haven, CT
The Russo Family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Kim Kraus
February 22, 2010 | Wallingford, CT
Dear Freddie, I was so saddened to hear of Mary's passing, I will allway's remember our conversation's at the calabash with Mary, she was a wonderful person, my prayers are with you Fred and your family. Sincerly Paul
Paul F. Uhlan Sr.
February 28, 2010 | Wallingford, CT
To the entire Russo Family, We wish for you peace that only time in its passing can bring. Both of us were honored and thrilled to have met Mary during her trips to MD. Our prayers and blessings are with all of you.
Austin and Katie Isemann
March 09, 2010 | Chevy Chase, MD
My Condolences to your family on your loss. She was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Kimberly Riker
February 27, 2010 | Friend
Dear Kim, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She told me how proud she was of all of you and how happy she was to be a grandmother...what a lovely woman!Take care, Rilla
Rilla Dath
February 24, 2010 | Northford, CT
Dear Kara and family, We were so very sorry to hear about your mom. I know how much she was loved and how close you were to her. She was so beautiful. Please know you are in our prayers. Love, Linda and Joe Anello
linda Anello
February 25, 2010 | Hauppauge, NY
