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BORN
1957
DIED
2022
Dina Russo Obituary
1957 - 2022
Swampscott - Dina L. (Torelli) Russo of Swampscott (formerly Winthrop), the daughter of Marlene Barnes and the late Harry Torelli, passed peacefully into eternal life on November 8th, 2022, at the age of 65, surrounded by her family.
She was a graduate of Katharine Gibbs College and the Winthrop High School Class of 1975. She started her career at Eastern Airlines before working at General Electric, where she met her former husband Leonard Russo and began her true calling of raising her 3 children.
In addition to her mother and former husband, Dina is survived by her son, Christopher Russo, his wife Danielle, and two beloved granddaughters, Gabrielle and Gianna of North Carolina; her daughter, Veronica Russo, and partner Ross McNally; her son, Nicholas Russo, and wife Courtney of Swampscott; her partner, Stephen Volpe of Salem; her brother Bruce Torelli, her half-sister Candace Belcher, her step-sisters, Kay Nelson, Sabrina Carpenter, and Lisa Marino, her step-brother, Gary Carpenter; and her mother Marlene's partner, Norman Hubley. She was predeceased by her stepmother, Terry Torelli (Dupuis), her stepbrother, Steven Carpenter, and her stepsister, Robin Carpenter.
Dina was a devout Catholic and faithful parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church of Swampscott, where she served as both lector and Eucharistic minister for many years. Dina has lived a pious life and will forever be remembered as the loving, caring, and kind person she was to all.
Service Information: Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9AM at the Solimine Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, Swampscott. Burial will follow in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Catherine's Parish of Haiti, via St. John the Evangelist Church, 174 Humphrey St. Swampscott, MA 01907. Directions and guestbook are available at www.solimine.com.
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6 Entries
Michele
November 15, 2022
Rest In Peace my friend, I feel blessed to have met you
Margaret Mary Singleton
November 13, 2022
Spending time with Dina was always a joy. She brought a smile to my face and helped me grow in many ways, especially my faith. I try to follow her example, including praying for others. And yes, she is still praying for us.
As you requested, I will have Masses said for you.
Rest In Peace My friend.
Margaret Mary Singleton
Andrea Valle
November 11, 2022
Rest In Peace
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Valerie Amato & Tim Garcia
November 11, 2022
Dina was, to put it simply, the nicest person I have ever known. Her gentle soul, kind heart, and empathetic spirit were without compare. She was humble and forgiving. She fought so hard, and for so long. My only consolation is that she had a faith in Christ that was rock solid. I can only hope and pray she has reached her reward in paradise that she so richly deserves. Our condolences go out to her family as they endure this sad loss.
Solimine Funeral Homes - Broadway
November 10, 2022
The Solimine Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make this difficult period more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime, as we are always available for you.
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