Richard Floyd Russo

Richard Floyd Russo, 72, of Aliquippa, was restored to health in the loving arms of Jesus on February 16, 2025 after his fight with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of the late Peter F. Russo and Catherine R. Russo (Strano). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Michaela A. Russo.

He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 10 years, Naomi Russo; daughters, Lisa and her husband Joe Gill, Michelle and her husband Jordan Vinroe; a devoted and loving grandson, Leonard (Toby) Maybin; sisters Terry (Russo) Zinsmaster and Diana Russo; brother, Mario and his wife Barbara Russo; twenty-one grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Rich was born on November 16, 1952 in Sewickley. After graduating from Quaker Valley High School in 1970, he attended Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan, majoring in music education and minoring in physical education. His career involved several different teaching positions. He enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life. He held a black belt in judo. He played football and wrestled during high school. He was inducted into the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 with the 1967 football team. He wrestled in college and was inducted into the Adrian College Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 with the 1970/71 wrestling team. He was also a member of Theta Chi fraternity and was in the marching and concert band. He served God by playing the trumpet and singing in church choirs all of his life. He most recently served as an elder and in other ministries at New Hope Community Church where he was a member. He fondly remembered hunting with friends and family and the good ol’ days with the ‘Hill Boys.’

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM until time of memorial service at 12:00 PM at New Hope Community Church 592 Beaver Road, Ambridge. Flowers are asked to be sent directly to the church.  Arrangements entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC.