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James H. Russo, Jr.

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, May 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home Russo, James H 2for Funerals 773 Broadway (Route 107) Revere for James H. Russo, Jr. who died unexpectedly in his Revere home on Monday, May 11th. A funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 9 a.m., in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 670 Washington Ave, Revere.

Mr. Russo was born and raised in East Boston and was a 1951 alumnus of East Boston High School. He served in the Korean Conflict with the US Army. He lived in East Boston until moving to Revere in 1967. Jim owned and operated Russo Brothers Garage and Gas Station on Washington Ave. in Chelsea for over 34 years, retiring in 1995, when the station was sold.

He is the beloved husband of 58 years to Carol A. (Moscone) Russo of Revere. Devoted father of Joan M. Russo, Jean Marino and her husband Ronald, all of Revere, John L. Russo and his wife April of West Peabody and Josephine M. Russo of Revere and the late James H. Russo, III and Janet A. Odoardi. He is the cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Josephine, Andrea, Kristen, Robert, James, Jamie and Joshua. He is also lovingly survived by several great grandchildren. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

 

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, May 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Friday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Revere

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

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8 Messages Send your condolences
  1. Ashley Waterberg
    May 15 2015

    Dear Jamie and Family,

    I am so sorry for the loss of Jimmy. You are in my thoughts at this time.

    ~Ashley Waterberg (SBA)

  2. Joan Russo
    May 15 2015

    we love you and we miss you already dad. I can’t believe that you have left. I will see you in heaven.
    Your daughter Joan

  3. Gail Perry-Neves
    May 14 2015

    Jeanne and Family,

    Extending my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all during this extremely sad, difficult time as you mourn the loss of your loved one.

    Rest in Peace in the arms of the angels in Heaven, Mr. Russo.

    May God Bless all of you and provide much needed strength…cherish the loving memories. With Respect,
    Gail (Jeanne…FB)

  4. Tanya Rizzo
    May 13 2015

    I love you all. I am beyond so sorry for your loss. Jennifer, your in my heart ALWAYS. Xo

  5. Linda & Anthony Odoardi
    May 12 2015

    So sorry for your loss…..He was a great guy…Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  6. Rob Odoardi
    May 12 2015

    Yesterday my family and I lost a pillar in our family. My papa “Jimmy” was one of the most caring and loving people I have ever known. He has taught me so much about life and how to be happy. Life for me and my family will never be the same. I have never met someone so full of love and who would share that love with anyone and everyone who needed it the most. Our door was always open to anyone who needed a place to stay or a meal to eat. To Papa, when you were in his house you were part of our family. It’s hard not to smile when I think about my Papa. I remember getting up early to go to work with him at our gas station and how I would hound him to help me get the filter ready for our pool before it got too hot out. I remember sitting outside in our driveway repairing broken cars together. I have so many great memories of him that I could go on and on. But, what I remember most is just sitting with him and talking. I could talk to him for hours and hours and never get bored. Time would just fly by and we enjoyed every minute of each other. Papa, what I will miss most is seeing you sitting on the other end of the kitchen table. I love you always. Until we meet again…

  7. Yvonne Lentini
    May 12 2015

    Dear Jeannie and Family,
    At a loss for words .. sending prayers and strength your way … cherish the memories … God Bless all of you … love, Yvonne

  8. Linda Moscone
    May 12 2015

    So sorry for your lost..Uncle Jimmy will b missed a lot. God Bless the family…prayers.. Love

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.