Mrs Phyllis Russo Russell

November 16, 1925 - December 1, 2015

Phyllis Ann ( Russo) Russell, 90, of Niantic, loving wife of the late Robert J. Russell, passed away on Monday (December 1, 2015) at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, in New London. She was born (November 16, 1925) in Hartford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Tenore) Russo. Phyllis was a graduate of Bulkeley High School. She had a strong religious faith and enjoyed cooking and housekeeping at St. Philip Church in East Windsor. Phyllis in her younger years had a melodious voice and was knonw as the "Deanna Durbin" of Campfield Ave. in Hartford. Phyllis leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son, Robert F. Russell and wife Rosemarie of Waterford; a daughter, Marie E. Russell and a sister, Armida R. Riley both of Niantic, with whom she made her home; a brother, the Rev. Robert T. Russo of St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield; two grandsons Michael J, Bazzano and Matthew J, Bazzano and wife Tracy; two great granddaughters Hannah and Maria; and a devoted niece Carol Russo. She also leaves her very special extended family members, Maureen Fazzina, Michele Brenza, Michele Andrews; two nephews and one niece, Francis Russo, Joseph Russo, and Debbie Russo; and her beloved pets, Rusty and Carly. She was predeceased by her loving daughter Karen R. Veinot; and two brothers Angelo and Frank Russo. Phyllis was the matriarch of our family, we all looked to her for guidance and support. She was loved wholeheartedly and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Funeral services and burial are private and at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Rose Hill Funeral Home has care of arrangements. For online expressions of sympathy please go to www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com