Former North Reading resident
Published in the January 25, 2018 edition
GILFORD, N.H. — Anne R. (Frangello) Russo of Gilford, N.H., formerly of North Reading, died January 23, 2018 after a courageous yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. The devoted wife of 55 years to Joseph M. Russo, she was the mother of Michael A. Russo of North Andover, Joseph J. and his wife Vickey of N.H., Karen Russo of Reading, Steven D. and his wife Linda of North Billerica and Edward A. and his wife Misty of Florida. She was Nana of Jesse, Troy, Victoria, Zachary, Savannah, Taryn, Jake, Sophia and Erin and great-grandmother of Connor.
Anne loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking her famous meatballs and pizzelles. She also enjoyed her Friendship Club, crossword puzzles, daily Mass and going to the gym.
Funeral from the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28), North Reading, on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rte. 62), North Reading at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anne’s name to St. Jude Hospital for Children, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. www.cotafuneralhomes.com.
