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George Russo Obituary

GEORGE RUSSO, 77, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Richard L. Rosenthal Hospice. He was born on February 7, 1934 in Stamford to the late Celestino and Filomena Mattera Russo. George was a graduate of Stamford High School, Class of 1951 and was a Captain of the Stamford Fire Department from 1979 until his retirement in 1996. He also served in the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in the US Marines.He was always the life of the party and will be dearly missed by all that knew him. George is survived by his loving wife, Joanne Lovell Russo of Stamford, his loving sons, George R. and Ricky Russo of Stamford and his loving daughter, Denise Vartuli and her husband Tony of Stamford; two brothers, Peter Russo and his wife Margaret and Angelo and his wife Lorraine Russo of Stamford; one sister, Eve Elliott of Stamford and a sister in law Mary Russo of Stamford. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Dante, Michael and Nicole Vartuli, Angel Kyek and a great granddaughter Hailee Rabbitt including many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, George was predeceased by his son, Anthony Russo and three brothers, Frank, Mike and Freddie Russo. A funeral procession will be leaving The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:40 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's RC Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford. Entombment will follow at St. John's Mausoleum, Darien. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in George's name to The William & Sally Tandet Center, 146 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06902. To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honoreed to assist the Russo family with the arrangements.

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Published by The Advocate on Sep. 7, 2011.

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Pat Buckley

September 11, 2011

Ricky,so sorry to hear of your fathers passing . may peace be with you and your family.

Doug Henley

September 11, 2011

RIP, my Captain and Friend.

September 10, 2011

Joanne and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. George was a great guy and will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Georgie
Jackie & Joe Santagata, Shelton

Chief and Mrs. Anthony J. Milone

September 9, 2011

Dear Joanne, Marge and I send condolences out to you and the entire Russo family. We were so sorry to hear of Georges passing. George is now at peace and with our Lord. We spent many hours together at work and at play. He will be sorely missed.

September 9, 2011

Dear Joanne, Family and Mary Russo,
So sorry to hear of George's passing, he gave Al and I many laughs. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Al & Dee Colacicco

Skippy Ellis

September 9, 2011

Very sorry to hear of your loss I know Georgy had a good life surrounded by everyone who loved him I know he will be missed Skippy Ellis

Terry Fox

September 9, 2011

Dear Joanne,
So sorry to hear of Georges passing.Hope you find peace now, and remember he is with the Lord now.

September 9, 2011

Aunt Joanne & Family,

So sorry to hear about Uncle George...You are in my
thoughts & prayers,

donnamarie rotante'morgano

September 9, 2011

Dear Denise and Family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Just found out last night 9/08/11. Love to your Mom. Cindy Crolla Carpenter.

Mark Roche

September 9, 2011

Rest In Peace Captain George. It was an honor to have known and worked with you.

John Rosa

September 9, 2011

Our deepest condolences go out to the Russo family at this most difficult time. John Rosa & Family.

Roxanne Simoncic

September 8, 2011

Dear Joanne and family,

I am so sad to hear of George's passing. I will always remember our family get togethers and all the times he made us all laugh. My mom and dad always talked of all the fun they had with George and they loved him very much. All my thoughts and prayers to you and the family. Love, Roxanne and Justin

September 8, 2011

Dear Joanna and Family,

Jimmy and I were so sorry to hear of Georgie passing. He was a terrific guy and had the wonderful ability to make you laugh and feel good. He was special.

Anita & Jimmy McCann

Billy Lockwood

September 8, 2011

Prayers and Condolences from the Lockwood family to yours

Billy & Liz

Tami Pia

September 8, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Vartuli, Mike, Dante, Nicole, Hailee and Mrs. Russo,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He was a great man and you were all so very lucky to have him in your life.
You are all in my thoughts.

Deepest condolences and lots of love,

Tami

September 8, 2011

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GEORGE'S PASSING OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL GOD BLESS
GARY PELLINI & MICHELE GRIPPO
STAMFORD, CT

Frank ( Futter ) Arrico

September 8, 2011

George,Neese,Rick & mom Russo
Condolences to you and prayer for you at this time...Rest in Peace George Sr.

September 8, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of George. George was a good friend of my father and the Avalos family. I also had the pleasure of working for Captain Russo as a firefighter several times. He was a great leader and gentlemen. I'm sure he was welcomed by my father and other brother firefighters in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and all of his family. Sincerely, Bill Avalos Jr.& Family

Robert Spezzano

September 8, 2011

Ricky & Family I am very Sorry For your Loss, My thoughts and Prayers are with you
Robert Spezzano, Cosenza Italy

Eastside cardinal club

September 8, 2011

To the Family of George Russo Sr.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all and our deepest sympathies go out to the Russo Family.

The Eastside Cardinal Club

John Flynn

September 8, 2011

To my friends Denise and George and the entire Russo family, you have my deepest sympathy.

September 7, 2011

JOANNE AND FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THE TIME. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL. WE ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR FRIENDSHIP IN CONN.WITH GEORGE AND YOU.

MICKEY, MARION COPPOLA, AND CAROL CARELLA

Nancy Ellis

September 7, 2011

Joanne & Family
Sorry to hear about George's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

David Tisano

September 7, 2011

Russo Family, Capt. George was a great leader and will be missed by all may God be with all of you.

Denise Taranto

September 7, 2011

Rick & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May warm memories keep your Dad close to your heart forever. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Bob&Joann Venneri

September 7, 2011

Russo Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Capt. George..it was a pleasure to work with him ..we will remember him in our prayers...

September 7, 2011

Dear Joanne & Family,
Are deepest sympathies go out to you all. George was one of the greatest and everyone should have a friend like him. He was one of the funniest people we knew. Stan has fond memories of fishing with him and some funny stories too.
May God Bless you all at this difficult time. Know that you are all in our thoughts, prayers and our hearts.
Sincerely, Stan, Angela & Christopher Barosky
Waitsfield, VT.

Gina Leale

September 7, 2011

JoAnn and family, Our prayers go out to all of you. Joe will always remember the many great years he had fishing with George.May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.Love Joe and Gina

Jeffrey Pasiak

September 7, 2011

Ricky & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your Dad rest in peace. God Bless.

Janet Moretti

September 7, 2011

Mrs. Russo, George, Ricky, Denise & Tony, Dante, Michael, Nicole, Hailee, Angel,
Our deepest condolences to you all. May the help of family and friends comfort you all.
Love,
Janet, Nicole and Michael Moretti

September 7, 2011

JoAnn & Family, we are very sorry for your loss.George was agood man & good friend. Our sincere & deepest sympathy.Bud & Pauline Powell

Debbie Petrone

September 7, 2011

Denise, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Remember with death comes peace. Unfortunately it also brings sorrow to those who loved them. Stay strong and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

September 7, 2011

Dear Russo family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Our families go way back and if Alfonse and Evelyn were with us I know they would grieve with you. Remember, life is not ended but changed.

the Vacca girls: Sister Rosemarie, Genevieve, and Evelyn Vacca Simone.

Tino & Toni Kokoros

September 7, 2011

JoAnn & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

September 7, 2011

JoAnn & Family
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Frances & Richard Moavero

Marilyn & John Buckley

September 7, 2011

Joanne & Family-
So sorry to hear of your husband, George's passing. Enjoy the good memories.

Tony Tomczyk

September 7, 2011

It was a great time working with George, also a adventure, you never knew what to expect at any given time. We will all miss him greatly. He was a good friend and great firefighter.

Tad Gallo

September 7, 2011

Russo and Elliott Families,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tad Gallo

Mike Pelchat

September 7, 2011

It is with deep regret that we hear of the passing of Captain George Russo. George had the ability to bind people togther in laughter and I will never forget him. We have lost an outstanding man. We pray that his life will continue to be an inspiration to his family and the many people that were fortunate enough to have known him.

josephine moretti

September 7, 2011

The Russo Family...So sorry to hear of your loss, George was a fine person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Josephine Moretti

joanne moretti

September 7, 2011

Denise,Tony,Dante,Michael,Nicole, Joanne, George and Ricky...Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and the entire family at this time...May God keep you all strong and comfort all of you. Love Joanne and Pete

Tony Ofiero Jr

September 7, 2011

Russo Family, So sorry to hear of your Dads passing, May the good Lord Bless & watch over you all at this very sad time! God Bless my Friends.

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