Irene M. (Ostrowski) Russo Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene M. (Ostrowski) Russo of Cheektowaga, New York, born in Buffalo, New York, who passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene M. (Ostrowski) Russo to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Donald Russo Sr.; her brother Eugene Ostrowski (Carol); and her parents, Frank Ostrowski and Celia Nowak. She is survived by: her children, Lynne Waters (Thomas), Paul Russo, Michael Russo (Kim) and Donald Russo Jr. (Jean); her grandchildren, Kristin (Ben), Michael, Anthony, Jillian, Grace, Nathaniel, Lauren and Nick; and her great grandchild Lilah. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Irene's name to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.