Anthony R. Russo, age 73, of Ocala, Florida passed away on Thursday November 15, 2018. Anthony was born June 10, 1945 in Brooklyn NY to parents Anthony & Antoinette Russo. Anthony owned and operated Russo Auto Sales in Ocala since 1984. Anthony married Josephine Piccini and together they celebrated 50 years of happy marriage. He was a proud father of three children. He was a hard worker; literally working until the day he passed away.
Anthony is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Sal Russo.
Anthony is survived by his wife, Josephine Russo; his children Madeline Rousseau, Gina Russo, Anthony Russo; his grandchildren, Daniel, Stephen, Mackenzie, Anthony "A.J.", Jaxson, and Vincent. He is further survived by a sister Annabelle (Kenny) Hamann; a sister in law Ann Marie Russo; many nieces and nephews, as well as many other friends and family.
A visitation will be held at 6pm on Tuesday November 20, 2018 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10am on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Tony will be laid to rest immediately following funeral services.
