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Obituary for Ralph J Russo Jr.

Glens Falls
Ralph J. Russo Jr., 87, passed away on February 7, 2015 at the Glens Falls Hospital with family by his side.

Born October 16, 1927 in Glens Falls NY, he was the son of the late Ralph J. Sr. and Dorothy (Sweet) Russo.

Ralph attended South Glens Falls High School and then began in the restaurant industry. He was the owner of the Gourmet Restaurant on Rt. 9 in Lake George, for seventeen years. He then went on and continued his love of being a Chef at his family’s restaurant, Massie’s, in South Glens Falls NY.

Ralph Jr. enjoyed activities such as boating, snowmobiling, and working with his hands. His favorite hobby was cooking, which he dedicated his life too, even after his retirement his love for cooking followed him home.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is predeceased by his brother, Robert C. Russo; his great grandchild, Matthew Blake; as well as many aunts and uncles.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lillian “JoAnn” (Shaw) Russo; son Anthony Russo and wife Jodie, and their daughter, Lilyan, of North Carolina; his son, Rodney Russo and wife Kari, and their children, Colby and Ridge, of Lake George; his son, Ralph Russo III and wife Noreen, and their children, Rachel, Lisa and Ralph IV, of Queensbury, his daughter, Valerie Cunningham and husband John, their daughter Cheryl Dupuis, and her husband Jim, of Glens Falls; as well as his great grandchildren, Christopher, Samantha, Tyler, Kyle, Mikayla, and Kobi, and one brother, Pat Russo and wife Sally of Glen Lake.

Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home 136 Main Street, South Glens Falls, and NY 12803. To leave online condolences or to view Ralph’s Book of Memories, please visit kilmerfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service will follow calling hours at 6 p.m. with Rev. Guy A. Childs pastor, St. Michaels the Archangel Church, officiating.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in Ralph’s name can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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