Obituary of Marion A. Russo

Marion Adler Russo, 81 of New Britain, wife of the late Rosario S. Russo died Tuesday January 10th, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. She was born June 29, 1930 in Hartford, daughter of Paul and Emma Adler and has lived in New Britain for over 57 years. Marion had worked at New Britain Plumbing for over 20 years as an office administrator and later at the Weathervane. She was a member of the New Britain Seniors and enjoyed going there each day to play cards and visit with her lady friends. She is survived by her three devoted sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Marilyn Russo of Berlin, James and Linda Russo of Newington and Paul and Janina Russo of Berlin along with her six adored grandchildren, John, Daniel, Samantha, David, Paul Jr, and Jack. She also leaves her very special friend, companion and love, Frank Zajko of New Britain whom she spent the last eleven years truly embracing his love, companionship, and devotion. She also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Angie Russo of New Britain along with many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may visit during calling hours, which will be Friday January 13th, 4-7 pm at Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq., New Britain and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut or to the New Britain Senior Center.