John Peter Russo Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Peter Russo of South Bend, Indiana, born in Evanston, Illinois, who passed away on June 5, 2022 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter John and Genevieve Russo (Brice); and his brother Richard Russo. He is survived by: his wife Michele Russo; his daughters, Julia Russo of Mishawaka, IN, Cindy Russo of Indianapolis, IN and Wendy Russo of Indianapolis, IN; his grandsons, Robert Stetler (Melissa) and Jason Stetler (Jessica Emhoff); his great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Luckey, Chloe Stetler and Alexander Stetler; his sister Joanne Mitchell (Joseph) of Lamar, AR; and his nephews, Scott Wilson (Bart Reynolds), Chris Wilson, Sean Wilson (Diana) and Ben Russo.
Contributions in memory of John Russo may be made to the Indiana University Foundation, Memo: John P. Russo Fund for Academic Excellence, IU South Bend, P.O. Box 6460, Indianapolis, IN, 46206-6460; or, The Ripple Effect Vocal Visionary Project, Inc., 1143 E. Ireland Rd #1050, South Bend, IN 46614; or, Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend, IN 46614.
