Felicetta "Phyllis" Russo, 75, formerly of 284 North Franklin Street, Washington, died Friday, September 4, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Russo was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Church. She loved gardening, cooking and taking care of and being with her family. On June 10, 1942, she married Giuseppe Russo, who died September 7, 1990. Surviving are three sons, Anthony J., Angelo J. and Michael Russo, all of Washington; four brothers, Michele, Vincenzo, Antonio and Nicola Ormando, all of Italy; two sisters, Caterina Pepe and Rosa Califarra, both of Italy; seven grandchildren, Melissa, Mark, Joseph, Julianne, John, Nicholas and Nina Russo; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased is a brother, Giuseppe Ormando. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, September 5, 1998Felicetta Russo
Immaculate Conception member born in Italy
She was born January 22, 1923, in Salerno, Italy, a daughter of Giuseppe and Filomena Perretti Ormando.