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Frank Russo Obituary
Frank Russo of New Milford passed away, surrounded by family, on February 23, 2025. He was the loving husband and life partner of Sonnie (Rosato) Osborne for 48 years, father of two children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, two sisters and a brother and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 14, 2025, at a time and venue to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Camella's Cupboard at https://www.camellascupboard.com or sent to P.O. Box 1771, New Milford, CT 06776.
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Barbara S. `1974.
June 8, 2025
Best math teacher I ever had. I actually learned in his class. You will be missed Mr. Russo. Thank you for everything. You got me through HS.
David Stead
June 8, 2025
So sorry to hear this; he was my 10th grade geometry teacher, and my sister had him the following year.
He had a way to keep me inspired, proving & disproving theorems, etc., on the board.
My condolences to all; he was a great teacher!
Julie Monahan
June 7, 2025
My condolences from a grateful high school student of years ago.
John Nessel
June 4, 2025
John Nessel
March 2, 2025
Mr.Russo was my math teacher at Wilton High School in the 69-70 school year. He taught with enthusiasm, his classes were never boring. He was involved with the students more than that of a Teacher but as a counselor as he was also a class advisor for my class. He had a positive outlook which he conveyed to all he met. He once told me that I should take a classmate, Jo Ann, to a class dance. I had no idea that he sensed that I liked her. Eight years later, we married (46 years). As the years passed, l often thought about Mr. Russo and his positive influence on me. He was a dynamic individual and was demonstrating his "Get Lost" philosophy as a teacher.
I am so sorry for your loss, he was truly an inspiring individual.
John Nessel
Sonnie Osborne
March 21, 2025
Frank's Celebration of Life will be held on June 14, 2025 at 19 Main, New Milford, CT from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Pettibones
March 18, 2025
Dear Sonnie
So sorry for the loss of Frank. Always a friendly smile.
Take care. Blessings to you.
Carole & Hunter Pettibone
Debi Kravats
March 13, 2025
Sonnie, sending love and prayers to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love always
Rick Moreau
March 3, 2025
So sorry to hear about Frank's passing, he was a great customer of ours at Rings End New Milford, him and his brother in law, Gene Schilling built many a quality home in the New Milford area. Praying for him and his family.
Rick Moreau, Rings End GM ( Retired)
John Nessel
March 2, 2025
Mr.Russo was my math teacher at Wilton High School in the 69-70 school year. He taught with enthusiasm, his classes were never boring. He was involved with the students more than that of a Teacher but as a counselor as he was also a class advisor for my class. He had a positive outlook which he conveyed to all he met. He once told me that I should take a classmate, Jo Ann, to a class dance. I had no idea that he sensed that I liked her. Eight years later, we married (46 years). As the years passed, l often thought about Mr. Russo and his positive influence on me. He was a dynamic individual and was demonstrating his "Get Lost" philosophy as a teacher.
I am so sorry for your loss, he was truly an inspiring individual.
John Nessel
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