Anthony J. Russo Sr.

Visitation Date: Sunday, October 6, 2019
Visitation Time: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Monday, October 7th, 2019
Funeral Time: 10:00 am
Place of Funeral: St. Philip The Apostle Parish
Funeral Notes: Prayers and final viewing will begin at 8:45 a.m. on Monday morning at the Funeral Home.
Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery

Anthony J. “Tony” Russo Sr.
Beloved husband of Louise, nee Fratto; Devoted father of Anthony Jr. (Sylwia) Russo and Trudy (Carmen Fullone) Russo; Dear brother of Joseph (Janet) Russo; Fond brother-in-law of Bianca (Bill) Daddono, Rudy (Kim) Fratto and the late Bob (Anne) Fratto; Loving Papa Tony of Gina, Gregory, Anthony, Louis and Lucia; Funeral Monday, October 7, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. from Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.) Funeral mass celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Church. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For info (630) 889-1700

Guestbook


Posted by:
Louise Russo

Posted on:
Friday, September 29, 2023

October 3rd , 2023 you will be gone four years . I can’t believe it has been this long there are days when I feel it happened a week ago . I think of you at least once a day , there’s so much around me in every room that it’s impossible not to think of you. You are missing out on so much , our grandsons are so handsome and they are so precious. Our own kids are feeling the pressures of getting older and dealing with the new world we are now having to live in . We will be at the cemetery on Sunday after mass to bring you flowers , oh how I wish we could be with you in the flesh instead of praying to a wall, but I hope you will feel our presence there ,if I could only hold you in my arms again instead of remembering how I had to hold you as you passed . You will always live in our hearts and minds no matter what today or tomorrow brings to us ,loving you forever Lu, Tony Jr., Trudy, Greg, Anthony, and Louis

Posted by:
Louise Russo

Posted on:
Friday, December 23, 2022

Another Christmas without you and nothing has changed, we all miss you just as much as the year before and the one before that one . We all try and make Christmas a fun time and do our traditional foods and gifts but we all miss you being here with us . I miss seeing you at the kitchen table doing your scratch offs while I cook, we’ve all had Covid at least once . I sometimes think that I should have done things different or try to convince you to not do anything and not give you radiation or chemotherapy. I’m still angry with doctors and what you went through, things will never be the same without you, you were always my rock and go to person , we all love you and miss you . Rest In Peace love Lu, Tony, Trudy, Greg, Anthony &Louis

Posted by:
Louise (your wife )

Posted on:
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Monday October 3rd, 2022 will be three years of your passing. Oh my God it seems like yesterday , I think about you everyday not just once but many times throughout the day. It seems as I get older I miss you more , we were supposed to grow old together. There are many times I can’t sleep because I can’t feel you next to me ,it’s an awful feeling to be alone. Our kids and grandkids talk of you often , they remember so many good times with you ,I hate that you are missing out on their accomplishments and how they’ve grown into such handsome guys . I know you are always with us and watching over us ,I feel you around us , always stay near we all need you in our lives still.. We all send you are love, kisses and hugs ,rest in peace our beloved husband,father,and papa, Lu, Tony Jr.,Trudy,Greg,Anthony,Louis

Posted by:
Louise (wife)

Posted on:
Friday, June 10, 2022

My dearest husband , Monday June 13th would have been your 79th birthday. Not a day goes by that me, our kids, or our grandsons don’t mention your name , we all miss you so much. So much has happened or changed since you are gone, I wish I could get you back ,but I know that’s not happening. You would be so proud of our grandsons and they are so handsome and really good boys . Please keep our Louis in your heart he is having some surgery on your birthday , he is going for his masters and definitely destined for big things ,he will be an asset to all . We love you so much, and continue to love you every day ,we pray for you and hope you pray for us . Rest In Peace honey, Lu, Tony Jr. Trudy, Greg,Anthony,&Louis.

Posted by:
Louise Russo

Posted on:
Wednesday, December 29, 2021

My dearest husband , in a few days another year has gone by without you , it doesn't get any easier and some days I feel my heart is heavier . I feel you are missing out on so much , how our kids are doing and how wonderful our grandsons are developing. I think about next month and our anniversary it would have been our 58th , we all miss you and our love continues to grow for you , Rest In Peace , Lu, Tony jr. Trudy, Greg, Anthony, and Louis ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Posted by:
Louise Russo (wife)

Posted on:
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

October 3rd 2021 marks two years of your passing, yet it seems like yesterday. When two people like us have 58 years together , the Lord should take us both . I'm totally lost without you, I know I have our kids, grandsons, family, and friends, but you and I should be enjoying them together. Rest In Peace honey, until we are together again. Love Lu, Tony Jr., Trudy, Greg, Anthony and Louis

Posted by:
Louise Russo

Posted on:
Saturday, January 16, 2021

January 19th would be our fifty seventh wedding anniversary , how I wish you were still here with me. We come to visit with you and bring flowers ,but it's so hard to leave you . I feel we did everything we could possibly do to keep you with us , but God had his own plan and didn't want you to suffer anymore. Our kids and grandkids talk of you often ,sometimes we laugh and at times we cry . Rest In Peace honey until I can lay down beside you once again .We miss and love you with heavy hearts , Lu, Tony Jr, Trudy, Greg, Anthony, and Louis ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Posted by:
Louise Russo

Posted on:
Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Remembering you on this Christmas Day, it gets harder every year since your passing. It's like that song -"How am I suppose to live without you, now that I've been loving you so long." Rest In Peace honey, our children and grandchildren miss and talk of you often, we love you always Lu, Tony, Trudy, Greg, Anthony, and Louis .❤️

Posted by:
Your Wife

Posted on:
Friday, October 9, 2020

October 3rd marks one year of your passing. Life gets harder everyday, we all miss you so much. I can only pray that our souls will meet again .I know I'll be lying next to you in our final resting place and that gives me comfort.Rest in peace my love,no more suffering. Love Lu, Tony, Trudy , Greg, Anthony, and Louis

Posted by:
L. Russo

Posted on:
Tuesday, September 1, 2020

September 3rd will be 11 months that you were taken from us. We are all still grieving for you, not a day goes by that we don't mention your name . I know your not suffering anymore, Rest In Peace honey, till we are together again . We miss you and love you always , Lu , Tony, Trudy, Greg, Anthony, and Louis

Posted by:
Your Wife

Posted on:
Saturday, August 1, 2020

August 3rd will be ten months that your gone ,I can't believe this to be true . All my days seem to be repeats of the day before , I was so busy with you and now I look for things to do. My heart is still heavy ,I don't think that will ever go away ,I think of you from the minute I awake till I go to sleep at night . Some day we will be together again ,I can't wait to hold you , Rest In Peace I love you, Lu.

Posted by:
Your wife

Posted on:
Thursday, July 2, 2020

Tomorrow the 3rd of July will be 9months since you passed. Your kids,grandkids , and I miss you terribly. We pray that you are at rest in God's home, till we are together again. My heart still grieves for you everyday, Your loving wife and family.

Posted by:
Your wife

Posted on:
Thursday, June 4, 2020

It has been eight months since your passing but it seems like yesterday. Our kids and grandkids miss you as much as I do , but we hold on to all the good times and memories we shared . All our lives have changed considerably since your gone , our go to person was you , now we have to make all the decisions. We miss and love you till we meet in God's home once again. Your loving wife , Tony , Trudy , Greg , Anthony , and Louis ❤️❤️❤️

Posted by:
Your wife

Posted on:
Saturday, May 2, 2020

May 3rd is seven months that you were taken from us . My heart is still grieving for you, but I'am a true believer that God will have our souls meet again. Rest In Peace loving you and missing you always , Lulu, Tony, Trudy, Greg, Anthony, and Louis

Posted by:
Trudy Ann Russo

Posted on:
Saturday, April 4, 2020

My beautiful parents love u both so much


Posted by:
L. Russo

Posted on:
Thursday, April 2, 2020

Tomorrow April 3rd will be 6 months that you are gone ,I can't believe it , seems like yesterday. Our kids,grandkids, family, and friends all miss you ,not a day goes by that we don't say your name . So many songs remind me of us , especially the words " How am I suppose to live without you ,when everything worth living for is gone ", that totally says it all . We are all well knowing you are not suffering any more ,you were so brave and strong ,and we love you as much today as we always have , Rest In Peace , till we are all together again in God's home . Love you always, Lulu

Posted by:
Your wife

Posted on:
Tuesday, March 3, 2020

March 3rd will be 5 months that you have been gone , it seems like it was yesterday . You were taken much too fast , our kids, grandkids , and I didn't have enough time to say our goodbyes the way we would have liked too . We miss you so much and talk about you often , wish you were here with us to join in on our talks . You were the bravest person I know trying to fight that horrific disease, Rest In Peace till we all meet again in Gods home . Your loving wife, Your kids and grandkids ❤️

Posted by:
Louise Russo

Posted on:
Monday, February 3, 2020

Today February 3rd 2020 is 4 months that God took you from us . Our kids ,grandkids , and I miss you so much , not a day goes by that I don't think of you at least a hundred times. I miss having you near me watching T. V. and sleeping with you at night . We are well knowing that you are not suffering anymore, you were so strong and brave for what you went through. We love you, Rest In Peace with all of our loved ones . Love Always , Your Wife.

Posted by:
Your wife

Posted on:
Saturday, January 4, 2020

Today January 3rd, 2020 is 3 months since your passing . I still can't believe that your gone it all happened so fast . We come to visit you and pray , bring flowers but I want so bad to hold you at night when I sleep . Our kids and grandchildren miss you very much . Rest In Peace without that horrible pain you had to bear and know that I love you forever in life and death . Love your wife

Posted by:
Lulu Russo

Posted on:
Monday, November 4, 2019

My dearest hubby, Today is one month that you were taken from us, yet it seems like yesterday. I miss you so much everything in this house reminds me of you , every room I pass , every chair I sit on, missing you at the dinner table . But what I miss the most is kissing you good night when we went to bed . Our kids and grand kids miss you ,but knowing your not suffering any more helps us deal with your passing . We love you more than you know ,rest in peace with your loved ones , blowing a kiss good night to you . Love you forever,Lulu

Posted by:
Louise Russo

Posted on:
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Happy memories of our "50th" wedding anniversary , Love you forever.


Posted by:
Your wife

Posted on:
Monday, October 21, 2019

To my loving husband , I miss you more than words can say , I'm crying as I write this . We tried so hard to get through this horrible disease,but I couldn't stand to see you suffer anymore . You were so strong for the kids and me and I thank you for trying so hard , I want you to know I would do it all again if I could have you back . I remember you saying to me every night " I Love You So Much " , God please give me a little more time with her . We had 55 great years together, 2 wonderful children , and our loving grandchildren , I want to thank you for giving me all these . Rest In Peace and we are well knowing your in a better place. Your loving wife, Lulu.

Posted by:
BEN CELANO

Posted on:
Sunday, October 6, 2019

I will miss your smile and hearty laugh. Sleep well brother. You gave it a hell of a fight.

Posted by:
Paula DeStefano

Posted on:
Saturday, October 5, 2019

Our deepest condolences - DeStefano Family

Posted by:
AL AND DONNA GRUDECKI

Posted on:
Friday, October 4, 2019

MAY GOD BE WAITING FOR YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN YOU NOW WILL NO LONGER BE IN PAIN TO LULU AND THE FAMILY MY HEARTS GO OUT TO U AND YOUR FAMILY FOR ANTHONY AND YOU WERE THE PERFECT COUPLE AND HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL RIP MY DEAR COUSIN TILL WE MEET AGAIN YOU ARE NOW WITH ALL WE HAVE LOST AND LOVE IN THE PASSED YEARS

Posted by:
Phyllis Ashmore

Posted on:
Friday, October 4, 2019

It was you, about 50 years ago, who said to my son Kenny, who was fascinated by your strength & brawn after a days work....building.....”You don’t want to be a carpenter or builder-it’s hard work”. He did not listen to your advice and grew to become a master builder & carpenter. He shared this with you a couple of weeks ago when he visited you. Thanked you. Hugged you. Admired you. We loved you in life and will continue to remember you fondly. You built your own stairway to heaven.


Posted by:
Gary & Fran Gott

Posted on:
Friday, October 4, 2019

To my cousin Anthony’s Family...we were so sorry to hear the sad news of Anthony’s passing Prayer for each of you during this most difficult time-our hearts are heavy for you all I guess I will always remember his smile his kindness & his love for his family God Bless All of You Love your cousins Gary & Fran Gott & Family ❤️

Posted by:
Scott Manno

Posted on:
Friday, October 4, 2019


Posted by:
ANTHONY J Filippini

Posted on:
Friday, October 4, 2019

I am so saddened by the loss of my beloved "brother". So many good times were had during the last 60 years. So many memories of growing up together will never be forgotten. Anthony, you will not have to listen to my ball busting any more. My son David, Anthony's Godson, enjoyed their many talks over the years. You will be very missed. Well, Anthony, I will see you up there and save a place for me. Goodbye my friend. Love you always. Linda and Anthony