Beloved Father, Son & Brother

Frank J. Russo, of Williamsville, NY, and formerly of Lewiston, NY and Niagara Falls, NY passed away on October 5, 2020 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the beloved son of Delfio and Rosaria (Fiorello) Russo and loving father of Edward F. Russo of Williamsville, NY.

Frank was a graduate of the former Trott Vocation High School.  He then enlisted into the U. S. Army and served in Korea during the Korean Conflict.  Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he began his forty-year career as an industrial designer with the DuPont Chemical Company in Niagara Falls.  During his time at DuPont he served as the president of the credit union.   Mr. Russo was also a former Niagara Falls City Councilman.

During his younger years, he enjoyed helping his family, friends and neighbors with their home improvement and remodeling projects, but, most of all, he was a family man who adored his loved ones and friends dearly.

Frank was the devoted brother of the late Josephine Russo, late Frances M. Russo, and the late Mary A. Russo.  In addition to his son, he is survived and missed by his nieces Patty (Frank) Linza, Laurene (Ron) Winkley, Diane (Joe) Riggi, and "the Knab girls."   He was cousin to the late Frances (late Wiley) Gipson; and the Tocci Family.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 8 from 3 – 5 P.M. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Frank's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 12 Noon in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.