Edward Francis Russo

EDWARD FRANCIS RUSSO, 85, of North Quidnessett Rd., formerly of Seekonk, Mass. and Providence, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Scalabrini Villa. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edoardo and Ida (Sticco) Russo.

Edward had worked as a social worker for the Massachusetts Department of Social Services. He is survived by a sister, Rose Taraborelli; four nephews, Rev. Alfred P. Almonte, C.S. of St. Bartholomew Church, Providence, Robert Almonte, Edward Almonte and Richard Almonte and two nieces, Ann Marie Cardente and Gail Cronin. He was the brother of the late Mary Almonte and uncle of the late Alexander Almonte, Jr.

VISITATION at the MACERONI Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, Friday morning 8:30 to 9:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Bartholomew Church, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to St. Bartholomew Church Memorial Fund, 297 Laurel Hill Ave., Providence, R.I 02909.