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Bernard "Bernie" Russo, 86, passed away April 1, 2021 at Riverview Health.
The Buffalo, NY native was a retired City of Savannah Storm Water Management worker. He was owner/operator of an auto repair business and worked with electronics with several different companies. Bernie was a faithful attendee of the Catholic Church and had served in the US Navy during the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Crosby Russo; his children, Diane Russo, Richard Russo, Christopher Russo, and Thomas Russo; step children, John Berrang, Elizabeth Miller, and Brigitte Drehs; a foster son, Robert Richardson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service: 1 pm Monday, April 5, 2021 at Effingham Memorial Gardens
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421
Savannah Morning News
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Richard Russo
April 1, 2025
It´s been 4 years now Dad and I still miss you more than ever. You´re always on my mind and I hope and pray I see you again some day. Love from your son Richard.
Richard Russo
March 30, 2024
It´s been three years now and I miss you like crazy Dad! I´m sure you are visiting family and friends up there and having a good life. Will always love you Dad!!
Thomas Russo
May 2, 2023
Memories of a great man, my father.
Richard Russo
April 1, 2023
It´s been 2 years now Dad and I miss you so very much. I think about you every passing day and always will. Love you so much!
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Richard Scott
March 26, 2022
It is hard to believe almost a year has past since Bernie left us. My sister Theresa has joined him on March 17, 2022. May they both rest in peace.
Richard Russo
March 26, 2022
I miss you like crazy Dad! I think about you every day.
George Scott
April 5, 2021
Larry (Bernie) was a part of my extended family. Our families shared many wonderful memories as we spent time together at Sunday dinners, sometimes at our house and sometimes at theirs. Lots of fun over pinochle games, conversation and much more. I will remember him with fondness.
Bobby & Melany Luyster
April 3, 2021
So sorry to hear Mr.Russo passed away. He was a great man and neighbor of my family for a long time. Stay strong Ms Karen you are in our prayers. Love You Always
Bobby & Melany Luyster
John, Ricky, Sheri ,and Johnny Luyster
April 3, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lois OSullivan
April 3, 2021
With you and yours in loving affection though far away in NJ. Phileo, Lois
Earl Gilreath
April 3, 2021
Thinking of you and your family during this time, you all are in our prayers. Philippians 4:13
Richard Scott
April 2, 2021
I was too young to hang with Larry. He hung out with my brother Cedric and cousin James Palermo.
They would hang with Jackie and Theresa too but I don’t remember them being around this time.
I remember them visiting us in Silver Springs and they decided to make and float a raft in the pond down the street. I wanted to join in but they just shagged me away. They did make a raft and it floated (for a while) until they tried to get on the raft! They got on alright but in process it flipped. They gave up on that idea and went about other interests.
Our parents, Uncle Ben and Aunt Lucy, Uncle Nick and Aunt Kitty and my parents Cedric and Isabel were busy with Pinochle and a pot of sauce.
I was around 8 years old and the boys were in their teens and in high school.
Richard Scott
April 2, 2021
I was too young to hang with Larry. He hung out with my brother Cedric and cousin James Palermo.
They would hang with Jackie and Theresa too but I don’t remember them being around this time.
I remember them visiting us in Silver Springs and they decided to make and float a raft in the pond down the street. I wanted to join in but they just shagged me away. They did make a raft and it floated (for a while) until they tried to get on the raft! They got on alright but in process it flipped. They gave up on that idea and went about other interests.
Our parents, Uncle Ben and Aunt Lucy, Uncle Nick and Aunt Kitty and my parents Cedric and Isabel were busy with Pinochle and a pot of sauce.
I was around 8 years old and the boys were in their teens and in high school.
Theresa, Marietta, Richard and George Scott
April 2, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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