Mildred R. Russo

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MILDRED R. (CARDINALE) RUSSO LYNN, MA, formerly of Saugus, MA Ð Mrs. Mildred R. (Cardinale) Russo, 68 years, died on April 19 at her winter home in West Palm Beach, FL with her devoted life long partner Michael Brinn at her side. She was also the wife of the late Donald A. Russo. Born March 13, 1940 in Boston, MA and raised in Everett, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (LaCortiglia) Cardinale. A graduate of Everett High School, Mrs. Russo lived in Saugus, MA for over 30 years and worked toward her Nursing Degree from North Shore Community College in 1979. She worked at Winchester Hospital as a registered nurse for the majority of her career. She established a nursing scholarship for a single parent that is awarded each year. Mrs. Russo was an avid golfer and member of Ladies League at New Meadow Golf Course in Topsfield, MA and the Village Golf Club of Royal Palm Beach, FL. Mrs. Russo leaves four children, Michelle Monto and her partner Kelley Perkins of Kingston, NH, Marlene Monto of Lynn, MA, Martin Monto and his wife Janice of Saugus, MA, Michael Monto and his wife Myra of Saugus, MA; six grandchildren, Tara, Brian, Mindy, Lauren, Keith and Max; two sisters, Marie Johnson of Auburn, MA and Barbara Gulizia of Chelsea, MA; many nieces, nephews, friends, co-workers of Winchester Hospital She is predeceased by one brother, Vincent Cardinale and one sister, Palmer Fitzpatrick. A funeral service will be held in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, MA on Friday, April 25 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Interment to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, MA. For directions, www.bisbeeporcella.com. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries