Benjamin J. “Sonny” Russo of Woburn died suddenly on Tuesday, April 21. Born on April 14, 1933, Ben was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force and a longtime, dedicated member of the Aleppo Shriner Motorcycle Unit.
He was the beloved husband of 48 years to Helena "Judy" (Downs) Russo of Woburn, the proud father of Benjamin J. Russo, Jr. of Woburn and the late Judith Russo-Pitt. He was the adored grandfather of Brittni Russo of Malden. Brother of Amelia Archuleta, Margie DeLuca, Josephine Russo and Mary DiMambro all of Woburn the late Anthony, Peter, Samuel and John Russo, Catherine Leonti and Ann Johnson. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews who will deeply miss his caring, loving and supporting ways. Funeral from the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN Saturday at 8 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main St., Woburn at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 3:00 to 8:00. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.
It has been requested that In lieu of flowers memorial contribution be made in Sonny's name to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Aleppo-Hospital Transportation Fund, 99 Fordham Road,
Wilmington, MA 01887-2148