Obituary of Anthony Russo

Anthony Russo, 94 Anthony Russo, 94, "Tony Brooklyn", of Madison passed away on Thursday February 11, 2016. Visiting will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 3 to 7 PM at the Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main Street in West Orange. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:15 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Saint Rose A Lima Church, Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to; Wounded Warriors, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Letters of condolence may be posted at danglerfuneralhome.com. Anthony was born and raised in Brooklyn and lived in Newark before moving to Madison 36 years ago. He was a Metal Finisher working for Atlantic Alloy in Union NJ. Mr. Russo proudly served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He attained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the American Service Medal, EAME Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Anthony was the beloved husband of 68 years of Theresa Russo (nee Agnellini). Devoted father of Jacqueline Sloane and her husband John and Nancy Byron and her husband Timothy. Loving brother of the late Joseph, Michael and John Russo. Cherished grandfather of Casey and Timothy Jr., he is also survived by many nieces and nephews.