Joseph F. Russo

Visitation Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018
Visitation Time: at Church from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Thursday, September 20th, 2018
Funeral Time: 12:00 pm
Place of Funeral: Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery

On September 16, 2018 Joseph F. Russo in trusting faith was called home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Joseph was born on March 25, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents Emily (Nocerino) and James Russo. He is survived by his loving sister, Maria (Russo) Cody and his brother-in-law, Jack Cody. Joseph was a beloved Uncle to Michael Cody (Shannon), Maureen Critchfield and James Cody (Sherrie) and a Grand Uncle to nine.
Joseph will be sadly missed by his numerous friends, some going back more than fifty years and others made more recently. Whether new or old, all would agree that he always greeted people with a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his face and a token gift. His family will be forever grateful for the loving support shown by his friends throughout his lifetime, including his recent illness.
Joseph attended Loyola University where he received an accounting degree. He went on to study at DePaul University, School of Law before passing the bar in 1964. He was a lifelong resident of Chicago and an active member of the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii for more than twenty-five years.
Visitation will be held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 followed by a mass at noon. The Burial will follow at the Chapel of Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Joseph requested donations made in his name to Northwestern Hospital Oncology Department.