Richard Russo Obituary

RUSSO-Richard R. Russo, (Rick), born on June 10, 1955 in Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York to Michael Joseph and Joan Marie Russo, grew up in Syosset, Long Island, attended Nassau Community College and received his under g raduate degree with honors in Music from Hofstra University. Rick resided in Arcadia, California with his second wife Carmen and three children. He was a Senior Vice President and financial consultant for twenty five years with the firm of Smith Barney (Citigroup) in Pasadena. Rick is survived by his loving children, Renee, Regina and Anthony, his first wife Jory; his mother, Joan and one brother, Michael. Rick will be remembered for his passion for music (particularly the drums), coaching youth sports team s and spending time with his children. Rick had an engaging smile, a quick wit, a love of the game of tennis and m! any friends who will dearly miss him. A private celebration of Rick's life for family and close friends will be held at Saint Martha's Episcopal Church, 520 S. Lark Ellen Avenue in West Covina on Saturday, October 28, 2006, 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made out to the Russo Childrens' Fund; c/o 2325 Silver Tree Road Claremont, CA 91711