George T. Russo, 73 of Otis, MA died Sunday after a brief illness in the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA.
Born in Newton, he lived in Otis for the past 22 years and formerly of Watertown. He was the son of the late John and Mary (Torri) Russo. George was a Machinist at the former Arkles Switch in Watertown for many years and retired in 1989. Late U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War from 1954 to 1958. He was a member of the former Watertown DAV.
Devoted father of Anthony C. "Tony" Russo of Waltham and Lawrence, and the late Dorene Wilson. Companion of many years to Barbara Ferranti of Medford and Otis. Grandfather of Kenneth McDonald, Sara and Collin Wilson.
Services and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in George’s name to the Massachusetts Veterans Shelter, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605.