Obituary of Concetta Russo

RUSSO Concetta, M. "Connie", age 86, died peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2011. Born in Bronx, NY, she was long-time resident of Ho-Ho-Kus. Connie was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who provided a loving home where she was known for her fabulous cooking and gift of hospitality. She was a former parishioner of Assumption Church of Emerson where she was a member of the rosary society. Presently, Connie was a parishioner of St. Gabriel's R.C. Church of Saddle River. She also volunteered for many years on the staff of Kurth Cottage at Valley Hospital, Ridgewood and was a fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of NJ. Connie is survived by her beloved husband Philip to whom she was married for over 60 years, and her two dear children: Rosalie Russo and husband Jerry of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Michael and wife Lorraine Russo of Oradell. She is also survived by her two grandsons Michael and Ryan Russo and her son-in-law Steven Abate. She was predeceased by her dear daughter Phylis Abate in 1981. Friends may visit on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. Funeral Service, Thursday, 10:30 AM at the funeral home followed by interment in Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834, would be appreciated.