Francesco is survived by his phyllis; his sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Linda Russo, and Mario and Maria Russo; his grandchildren, Frankie Russo, Jessica Russo, Josephine Russo and Mario Russo, Jr.; his 4 great grandchildren, Aiden, Caiden, Isabella and Gianna; his 2 siblings in Italy and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.; his long time childhood friend since the age of 8 and business partner for over 50 years, Sal Cardinale.
Francesco's family will honor and celebrate his life in a memorial service which will commence on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 11:00 at the Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) 565-5591.
Online tributes at: www.kraeerfairchild.com
