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Obituary: Frank Russo, 91

Frank Russo, 91, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday January 27, 2013.

Frank Russo, 91, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday January 27, 2013.

He was the beloved husband of the late Rita L. (Bacon) Russo.  Born in Johnston he was the son of the late John and Filomena (Martinelli) Russo.

Frank was a former produce farmer and also worked for Cranston Print Works.  He was a member of Governor Dyer Cooperative Market and former member of the K of C West Warwick.

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He is survived by his loving children, Cheryll McCormick and her husband James of Cranston, and Wayne Russo and his wife Cindy of Trinity, FL; loving grandfather of Sean and Katie McCormick, Wayne, Ryan and Marisa Russo. He was the brother of Rose Botelho, Phyllis Beckman and the late Pasco Russo and Dorothy Gates.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in SS Peter and Paul Church, 48 Highland Street, West Warwick.  Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  VISITING HOURS are Wednesday morning from 9:00- 10:00 a.m. 

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In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005.


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