Obituary of Philip Russo

RUSSO Philip M., age 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Born in Bronx, NY, he was long-time resident of Ho-Ho-Kus. Philip was a US Army World War II Veteran, a parishioner of St. Gabriel's Church in Saddle River, and a member of the Hackensack Golf Club and the Lions Club. He was a very motivated and hardworking man, a great provider and a man with much wisdom. Philip was the owner and operator of Advanced Window Systems in Saddle Brook for over 25 years. He is survived by his two children: Rosalie Russo and husband Jerry of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Michael and wife Lorraine Russo of Oradell. He is also survived by his two grandsons Michael and Ryan Russo and his son-in-law Steven Abate. He was predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, Connie in 2011 and by his dear daughter Phylis Abate in 1981 Friends may visit on Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. Funeral Service, Friday, 10:00 AM at the funeral home followed by interment in Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675.