Samuel Joseph Russo

July 10, 1937 - May 7, 2020

Samuel Joseph Russo, 82, of Alliance, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 4:15 pm at Community Care Center in Alliance. Born on July 10, 1937 in Alliance, to Samuel Joseph and Elizabeth (Reda) Russo, he lived in Alliance all of his life. Samuel was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he was a Catachism teacher, Eucharistic minister and adult altar server. He was a Godfather to many children and sponser to people joining the church. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Alliance High School. He was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard in 1966, with Sergeant status and also received many sharp shooting awards. Sam was employed at Genie Company as a Truck Driver and Machine Mechanic and retired after 44 years of service. He was a member of the Christopher Columbus Society, Knox Township Trap League and the National Rifle Association. Sam was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent many hours on Lake Erie. Survivors include his wife of 36 years and best friend, Linda Russo; his son, Michael (Sarah) Russo of Minerva; two grandchildren, Logan Russo and Sophia Russo; a step-daughter, Tracy (Mike) McKinney of Homeworth; step-grandson, Christopher (Stephanie) McKinney; two step-greatgrandchildren, Malia and Theo McKinney; a brother, Joseph (Rea) Russo of Alliance; two sister-in-laws, Daisy Russo and Norma Russo, both of Alliance; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Agatha Schubert; and two brothers, Anthony and Charles Russo. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Very Rev. Canon Matthew J. Mankowski as celebrant. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A live stream of the Mass may be seen on St. Joseph Catholic Church’s FaceBook page beginning at 11 am on Wednesday, May 13. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 427 E. Broadway St., Alliance, OH 44601 or to Aultman Alliance Hospice 2461 W. State St., Suite E Alliance, OH 44601. You are invited to view Samuel's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.