Paul Samuel Russo |
| Posted 2018-01-13 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Saturday, January 13, 2018, page 5a Paul S. Russo, 84, born Sept. 3, 1933, in Rochester, N.Y., died Jan. 10, 2018, in Prescott, Ariz. Condolences may be sent to www.ruffnerwakelin.com ---------------------------- The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, March 29, 2018, page 8a Paul Samuel Russo born Sept. 3, 1933, died Jan. 10, 2018, at the Prescott Veterans Hospice. Paul was a veteran of the Korean War and loved and served his country honorably. Paul was the son of Joseph Russo and Josephine (Lentini) Russo; both immigrated to the United States from Sicily, Italy, at a young age, and made Rochester, New York, their home. Paul was born in Rochester, along with his younger sister, Connie, who preceded Paul in death. In the 1950s Paul’s family moved to the “Golden State,” California. Paul and his wife, Sally, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Paul and Sally had three children: Carolyn, Jo Lynne and Joseph, who preceded Paul in death. Paul was the grandfather to five grandchildren: Gabby, Sam, Danielle, Ellie and Dominic: and father- in-law to Greg and Fabian. In their travels, Paul and Sally discovered Prescott, Arizona, and fell in love with the community, and in 1996 made Prescott their home. As a child of immigrants, Paul valued a strong work ethic and education. Paul owned several businesses with his wife, including an upholstery store and an Italian deli and restaurant. Although Paul had no formal education, he taught his children with what he knew best: reading from the daily racing form and math through poker games. He strongly encouraged his children to pursue higher education degrees, and both earned post-graduate and doctoral degrees. His legacy of the power of education lives on in his grandchildren with four of them pursuing high education degrees and one in high school. Paul said that one of his greatest strengths was his sense of humor. He enjoyed playing poker with friends, watching and betting on the horse races, and incredibly conversant in national politics and a true patriot. A memorial service will be held early Spring as a celebration of Paul’s life. Funeral srrangements entrusted to Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes. Information provided by survivors. |
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