Joseph Russo, Sr., age 86 years, passed away June 9, 2021 at Inspira Hospital. Born in Cerchiara di Calabria, Italy, Joseph immigrated to the United States as a teenager. He resided in Rosenhayn for the past 55 years and worked for the Cumberland County Public Works Roads Department until he retired in 1999. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ann Russo; son, Joseph Jr.; daughter, Susan Russo; son-in-law, William Scoble; and sisters, Patrizia Arno and Mary Brown.

Joseph enjoyed hosting annual family BBQ's, loved doing yard work and gardening, camping, watching wrestling, and spending time with his friends and family.

Joseph is survived by his daughters, Victoria Porteus (Bill), Andrea Scoble, and Shirley Mahon (Matt); daughter-in-law, Patricia Russo; grandchildren, Anthony DePasquale (Patricia), Nicole DePasquale, Leah DePasquale, Joseph Russo 3 ^rd , Magen Lazercheck (Chris), Maria Mahon, Jacob Mahon; great grandchildren, Carson Butcher, Timothy DePasquale, Nicholas DePasquale, and Raelynn Lazercheck; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Rosenhayn, on June 22, 2021 at 11 AM.