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ROBERT J. RUSSO, SR

February 22, 1936 — August 17, 2009

ROBERT J. RUSSO, SR

ROBERT J. RUSSO, SR., 73, of Morgan Ave., Johnston, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Arlene (Piccoli) Russo. Born in Johnston, the son of the late Giacomo and Amelia (Cardilli) Russo, he was a lifelong resident of Morgan Ave.

Bobby was a proud member of Teamsters Union Local 251, and was part owner and operator of Russo Bros. Dairy.

Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Jacqueline R. Fryer and her husband Jeffrey of Johnston, Bernadette M. Koehler and her husband Jay of West Warwick, and Robert J. Russo, Jr. and his wife Jill of Johnston; loving grandfather of Jordan "Jo Jo", Aaron "Harry", Julia, Christopher "Hurricane", Robert III "Bobby", Hannah Mae, and Jack "Giacomo"; and dear brother of Paul J. Russo of Johnston and the late Ann Marie Russo Ritchie and Evelyn Russo. He was a loving uncle and dear friend to all. Bobby's memory will live in our love for him and each other.

His funeral will be held Thursday at 8:00 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS WEDNESDAY 4-8 p.m.




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