Obituary of Anthony Russo
May 14, 2021
Russo, Anthony J., passed away on May 14, 2021, in Manhattan. He is the son of the late Joseph and Lena (Riccidone) Russo. Anthony was a lifelong resident of Lower Manhattan and was employed as an insurance broker throughout his career. He is survived by his sister, Camille Russo of Manhattan; and predeceased by his siblings, Delores Russo and Salvatore Russo. Loved by his devoted cousin, Raymond Battaglino and family.
Funeral Services
Funeral Mass
May 19, 2021
10:30 AM
The Basilica Of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mott Street (between Prince & Houston Streets)
New York, NY 10012
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My deepest condolences and always in our prayers. The Laspada Fsmily
Posted by: Thomas Laspada - New York, NY - May 16, 2021
Anthony was a class act and a great person. I was glad to call him my friend. I will miss him. May he Rest in God's peace.
Posted by: John Fratta - New York, NY - May 16, 2021
Anthony was a respected and warmly regarded neighbor. I had the pleasure of serving with him on the Board of Directions at SBT for many years. I believe we all appreciated his loyal devotion to SBT, and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family
Posted by: Jared Brown - New York, NY - May 16, 2021
Tony was a great friend, colleague and neighbor. He will be seriously missed by all of us who had the privilege of knowing him and calling him friend, colleague and neighbor. Rest In Peace,my friend.
Posted by: Warren Green - New York, NY - May 16, 2021
I was lucky to have called Anthony a friend. He was the most principled, kind, and thoughtful person I have known. I will miss him.
Posted by: Paul Kefer - New York City, NY - May 17, 2021
Very saddened to learn of Anthony Russo's passing. I was fortunate enough to know Anthony as a fellow Board Member and a neighbor. It is unusual to meet a person with uncompromising integrity in New York City. Deepest condolences to Camille and the Russo family. R.I.P. Robin Warshay
Posted by: Robin Warshay - New York, NY - May 17, 2021
Anthony was a good man, compassionate, caring. Rest In Peace cousin.
Posted by: Cynthia Kessler - Taneytown, MD - May 18, 2021
Tony was a remarkable man. I will always remember his kindness, curiosity, affectionate nature, and above all his deeply spiritual devotion. We shared a love of Centering Prayer and praying in silence with Tony was a a profound joy. I will miss him, until we meet again.
Posted by: Paul LaChance - PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - May 18, 2021
May Anthony Rest In Peace. I'm so sorry that I didn't know about the services. He was such a sweet, caring person and friend to many. God Bless him
Posted by: Theresa Laspada - Long Isand, - May 22, 2021
