Ralph “Dina” Russo, of Somerville, died Wednesday after a long illness, at Tufts Medical Center. He was 74.
Born and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late Raffaele and the late Lucy (Chardo) Russo. A life-long Somerville resident, Ralph enjoyed the company of his family and many friends.
He was the beloved father of Ralph Russo and his wife Victoria of Woburn. He was a loving grandfather to Anthony and Joseph Russo. He was a devoted brother of Rita Souza of Somerville and the late Norma Micheroni. Ralph also leaves many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Monday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Anthony Church, 12 Properzi Way, Somerville, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.