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Henrietta Russo Obituary
Russo, Henrietta (nee Tenuta), passed away at age 66, following a bold and courageous 24 year battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of Orlando, loving mother and mother-in-law of Frank Sr. (Eleanor) and Joey (Josephine), loving daughter of the late Frank and the late Adeline (nee Mazzulla) Tenuta, loving daughter-in-law to the late Pasquale and the late Annuziata Russo, loving nani of Gianna, Frankie Jr., and Giuliana Bella, loving sister of Carmen (Josephine) Tenuta, Tina (the late Dominic) Imbrogno, Louie (Mara) Tenuta, Concetta (Mario) Morrone, Tony (Gina) Tenuta, Ida (Ichille) Stellato, Marie (the late Frank Bruno) DiMeo, Santo Tenuta, Elvira (Ed) Pontarelli and Carmella Freedman, loving sister-in-law of Angie (Fred) Vercillo, Art (Lil) Russo, Frank (Pat) Russo and the late Albert (Josie) Russo, loving aunt and great-aunt of many. Funeral Monday, April 6th, 9 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Joseph A. Russo, funeral director, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago to Our Lady of Charity Church, 3600 S. 57th Court, Cicero, Mass 10:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info 773-889-1700. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Henrietta Russo
Marcia & Dan Pokracki
May 5, 2009
Dear Frank & Eleanor Have comfort in knowing that mom is with the lord. Your family brought great strength and joy to her.She loved you all very much. Mom is in our prayers Love, from Eleanor's Aunt Marcia & Uncle Dan
Linda Conley
April 14, 2009
Joey & Family:
Very sorry to hear of your lost. My prays are with you all at this very sad time.
My deepest Sympathy: Linda Conley
IACOB
April 11, 2009
Dear Russo Family,
We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Italian American Civic Organization of Berwyn
Bridegt DiGiorgio
April 9, 2009
Joey,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have been an instrumental part of our family during times of loss. Our entire family sends their condolences and our prayers are with you.
Bridget DiGiorgio & Family (Savaglio/Ciardullo/Breece)
April 6, 2009
Sending you our sincere condolences. She was a pleasant coworker at Blistex, we will always remember her in a good way.
Thinking of you and your family in our prayers.
Olga Cesario, Angela Mattioli, Cyndie King, Linda Knight, Jo Falkowski.
Carmela Morelli-Tarailo and Family
April 5, 2009
Joe and Family,
As a fellow member of the Calabresi, our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our prayers.
Deanna Marasco
April 5, 2009
Joey and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this time.
Our deepest sympathy to all.
Deanna Kupczyk Marasco and Mom Kupczyk
April 4, 2009
Joey and family-
My deepest condolences for your loss. Your mother and your family are in our prayers.
Love-
Jimmy and Sarah Turano
Gino Nudo
April 3, 2009
Orlando and Family,
Our most heartfelt sympathy to you on Henrietta's passing. We will remember her and your family in our prayers.
Gino and Mary Nudo
Mirella Mosca
April 3, 2009
Dear Orlando, Frank & Joey,
We're very sad to hear about your great loss. May she always be near you in spirit. Wishing you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Heartfelt condolences to everyone on behalf of my dad and family,
Giovanni, Esterina, Sandi, Ernie, Robert and me, Mirella Mosca
Mary Polsoni
April 3, 2009
Orlando, Frank Joey and all your families.
Sending you my sincere condolences.
She was a wonderful woman and I will always remember the special times we had together.
Thinking of you all.
Love Mary Polsoni & Family
April 3, 2009
Dear Orlando,
My most sincere condolences to you, Fank, Joey and their families.
May the memories of the happy times with her bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Silvana Citrigno (Mara's sister)
April 3, 2009
Orlando, Frank, Joey and family
I was so devastated to hear about Henrietta's passing. She was a beautiful and amazing person. I will always remember and treasure the times we spent together. I am sure my Dad will take care of her up in Heaven. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With Sympathy and sending lots of love your way.
Your cousins from Canada
Vito, Rosa, Michael and Alissa Palmeri
xoxoxo
Franca Gismondi
April 3, 2009
Orlando, Frank and Joey
My heart goes out to all of you. She was such a beautiful person inside and out, with a heart of gold. God has the most beautiful angel in his keeping. Dont worry my dad will take good care of her. We will never forget her, she will be in our hearts and prayers always.
All our love
Franca, Tony, Ashley and Sarah Gismondi
xoxox
Christine Schuzer
April 3, 2009
Joey and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Please know I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With sadness,
Christine Schuzer and family
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