Anne C. Russo, 95, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on April 16, 2022 at her residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Rose (Falcone) Massaro.

Anne was a 1944 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  She was employed as a Bank Teller with Marine Trust in Niagara Falls from 1944 until 1953.   On June 23, 1949, she married Samuel 'Sam' A. Russo.  Mr. Russo predeceased her on January 15, 1993. She later worked as the Bookkeeper for her husband's business, Russo Chevrolet, during the 1980's.  Anne was a chairwoman and member of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Auxiliary Society, where she led many events.  She was also a member of Niagara Falls Country Club, where she enjoyed playing golf and bridge, and also chaired many of the social events at the Porter Cup.

Anne was an avid reader and world traveler.  She will be remembered for her cooking, especially Sunday Dinners and her motto of "cooking equals love".  She was extremely devoted to her family, and they meant everything to her, and shared a special bond with her husband's family as well.  She was a true family matriarch that kept her entire family together.

Anne is survived by her daughters, Judith (Thomas, Jr., Esq.) Caserta and Carolyn (Martin) Schena; her grandchildren, Roseanne (Patrick) O'Brien, Sam (Kristen) Russo, Nicholas (Kiera) Russo, Anthony Caserta, Anna (Kevin) Walsh, James Schena (Fiancée' Haleigh Guerin) and Francesca Schena; her great grandchildren, Jack, Molly, Gabriella, Julia, and Joseph; her siblings, Mary (late Benjamin) Sicoli, and Angelo (Louise) Massaro, Esq., as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her husband of 43 years, she was predeceased by her son, Joseph M. (Barbara) Russo, grandson, Thomas Caserta III, and her siblings, Frank (late Dolores) Massaro, Angeline (late D. Arthur) Marinucci, Dominic (Joy) Massaro, and Richard (late Joyce) Massaro.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 22 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  Anne's Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 AM at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 218 Hinman Street, Youngstown, NY 14174.  Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.