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William J. "Bill" Russo

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William Russo Obituary

Russo, William J. "Bill" age 55, beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Cairo), loving father of Stephanie (Dan) Hiffman and William Russo, dear son of Dolores and the late William Russo, kind and loving brother of Joseph (Donna) Russo, and Carol (Joseph, CPD) Stenson, fond nephew of Geraldine (the late Vincent) Fasano, cherished cousin and uncle of many, fond son-in-law of Frank and Teresa Cairo. Please omit flowers. Proud member of Teamsters Local 714 for over 30 years. Visitation Sunday, December 30th, 2 to 8 p.m. at Peterson Funeral Home/Gamboney & Son Directors, 6938 W. North Ave., (3 blks. east of Harlem), Chicago. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Vincent Ferrer Church, River Forest for mass at 10 a.m, Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info., 773-637-4441 or 708-848-6661.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2007.

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lana Civitello

May 11, 2008

sorry about your loss

Robert Capobianco

May 11, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 29, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Billy was a great person and thought of fondly by our father as well as our family.

The Accardi Family
Lisa Roback, Theresa Accardi, and Chris Lockett
(daughters of the late Joe Accardi)

From the Staff At NAI Hiffman

January 3, 2008

The staff at NAI Hiffman wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to Stephanie and Dan Hiffman, and the Russo family. We are very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Megan (Malagoli) Patterson & Family

December 31, 2007

Stephanie & the entire Russo Family,

I am so very sorry for your sudden loss. My deepest of sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time and May God bless and comfort you in the months ahead.

Peggy Hanley

December 30, 2007

To all of the Russo Family. There are no words, there is nothing we can say, except to say, we are truly, truly sorry. We loved Bill, he was a great guy. Our prayers are with all of you. Ray & Peggy Hanley

Janice (Patun) Collins

December 30, 2007

From a friend at Cabrini school..
Carol and Joe Russo,
Very sorry to read about your brother's passing. He was very young. My sympathy to you and his family.

Randy Smith

December 30, 2007

bill was a great guy, connot be replaced

Becky and Lee Munger

December 29, 2007

Uncle Bill-
You will be greatly missed. Not only were you a wonderful person but a "Great Uncle".
Becky and Lee

Dan & Sally Belk

December 29, 2007

Marilyn & Family: My deepest sympathy for you and your entire family. Our prayers are for all of you to help guide you through these times.

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