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Official Obituary of

Robert L. Russo

1933 ~ 2021 (age 88) 88 Years Old

Robert Russo Obituary

Robert L. Russo passed away peacefuly Monday morning at his Daughter's Grasmere home. The son of Josephine and Andrew Russo he was born in Massachusetts. At age 11 he moved to Brooklyn with his family living in the borough until 1966 when he settled in Grasmere. Robert was skillfull with his hands and founded the Ace Forklift Service in Redhook Brooklyn, retiring in 1999.

Robert is survived by his loving daughter Theresa Benedetto and cherished grandchildren Andrew and Amanda Benedetto. He was pre-deceased by his devoted wife Veronica (nee Yankowski) as well as his sons Robert, Anthony, and Johnny.

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Services

Visitation

Thursday
September 23, 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Martin Hughes Funeral Home
530 Narrows Rd S
Staten Island, NY 10304

Blessing Service

Thursday
September 23, 2021
11:00 AM
Martin Hughes Funeral Home
530 Narrows Rd S
Staten Island, NY 10304

Committal

Thursday
September 23, 2021
12:00 PM
Moravian Cemetery
2205 Richmond Road
Staten Island, NY - New York 10306