Rita H. Russo Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita H. Russo (East Rockaway, New York), who passed away at the age of 72, on January 12, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita H. Russo to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Rita find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband James M. Russo; her children, Vanessa Russo (late Frank Riccardo) and Rene Gambino (Michael); her grandchildren, Sadie, Olivia and Zoey; and her siblings, Cathy Pullara, Antonio Fanizzi and Martino Fanizzi.
