NICHOLAS T. RUSSO

RUSSO, Nicholas T. Of Winchester, MA, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. In his final weeks, he was blessed to have visits and calls by the many family members and friends whom he touched throughout his very blessed life. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis M. (Quaranto) Russo. Loving son of the late Mary (Sordillo) and Thomas Russo. Devoted father of Anne Lindmark and her husband, Kevin of Winchester, Dr. Thoma Russo and his wife, Cheryl of Weston, Christine Russo of Lexington, MA, Mary Casey and her husband, George of Winchester, Lisa Lattari and her husband, Stephan of Andover, Joseph Russo and his wife, Donna of Burlington, Paula Sughrue and her husband, Paul of Winchester, Mark Russo and his wife, Kimberly of Leicester and the late Theresa Ruble and her husband, Kevin of Woburn. Cherished "Pa" of 29 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Paula Lucido and her husband, James of Londonderry, NH, and cherished by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Nick was from Somerville, MA, he attended Boston College High School and Boston College, before enlisting in the United States Navy. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander before he left the Navy. He returned from being stationed abroad to marry Phyllis and raise their 9 children. He would rise to become Treasurer of the Mitre Corporation of Bedford, MA, where he worked for over 25 years and made many lifelong friends. Nick was an active member of the St. Mary Parish community in Winchester, serving in many ministries, including teaching Catholic Religious Education for 56 years, the Right to Life Ministry, as an Extraordinary Minister, the Adoration of the Sacrament Group, the Rosary Prayer Group and as an acolyte and daily communicant at the 9:00 a.m. mass. In 2009, he received the Companion on the Journey Award from the Archdiocese of Boston, presented by Cardinal Sean O'Malley, for his many years of service to the youth of the Diocese. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 4th from 4-8 PM at St. Mary's Church, 155 Washington Street, Winchester, MA 01890. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment at Wildwood Cemeter Winchester, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Nick's favorite charities, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 (https://www.themmrf.org/). Late Veteran (US Navy). For online condolence, please visit: www.lanefuneral.com.