DR. EUGENE A. RUSSO, SR

80, of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (MacDonald) Russo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Pasco and Amelia (Pisaturo) Russo.

Dr. Russo was a neurosurgeon at St. Joseph's Hospital for 40 years until his retirement. He was a member of the RI Medical Society, New England Neurosurgical Society, and Syracuse Medical Alumni Association. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Providence College, a Masters Degree in French from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and his Medical Degree from the University of Louvain, Belgium. Eugene was a man of multiple interests; he had an insatiable interest in world travel, art history, and the culinary arts. He was a Docent for several years at the RISD Museum, a member of The Explorers Club, a wine enthusiast and a member of the Rhode Island Academy of Wine. Most importantly Eugene was a wonderful husband, father, and friend.

Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Eugene A. Russo, Jr., Kristen Oddi and her husband David, all of CT, and Laurie Russo-Pembroke and her husband Joseph of NJ; cherished grandfather of Jacob and Lucas Oddi, Giovanna and Gianni Antonio Pembroke.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 3rd at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St., Narragansett. Interment will be private. VISITING HOURS are Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory-SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Road (Rt. 1A) Narragansett.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.