Mr. Russo was a Livingston Old Guard member, and worked at Anheuser-Busch in Newark for 50 years before retiring.

He is pre-deceased by his parents, Michael and Concetta; and his wife, Lucy. Mr. Russo is survived by his children, Romano, Vincent, Michael, and Lawrence; his eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 2, at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, January 3, at St. Raphael’s Church in Livingston, and entombment followed at Gates of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Russo’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. If it’s not about Livingston, it’s not in the Tribune! Strictly local coverage of the things you care about in Livingston.