Benjamin F. Russo

Funeral information

Home: New Paltz, New York Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Date of Death: January 19, 2010 Birthdate: November 30, 1922
Age: 87

Funeral Service: Thursday, January 21, 2010 Burial of cremains will take place at a date to be announced Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester, New York

Visitation: No Visitation

Interment: Orange County Veterans Cemetery, 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, New York 10924

Biography

Benjamin F. Russo 87, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

 

He was the beloved husband of Vera P. Russo.

 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Barbara A. Ivanauskas, Benjamin F. Russo, Jr., Frank M. Russo and Katherine C. Tinn, his step-children Gail P. Tummarello, Lois P. Childers, and Bryan E. Powers, along with 4 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and 4 step grandchilren also survive him.

 

Benjamin was retired from the Newburgh Enlarged City School District as the Director of Facilities.

 

Funeral Services will be private. Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Orange County Veterans Cemetery 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, New York 10924 at a date to be announced.

 

Memorial contributions in Ben's name to the St. Joseph Church, New Paltz, New York 12561 or Hospice Foundation, Inc. 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 would be appreciated.

 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn and staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York 10950.