Salvatore J. Russo, 79, of South Liberty Street, New Castle, passed away the morning of July 3, 2022, at Quality Life Services, New Castle. Salvatore was born on July 13, 1942, in New Castle, to the late Bennie and Mary (Rossi) Russo. He was married for 58 years to the former Marie A. Mastrantuoni, who survives at home.
Salvatore was Roman Catholic and a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vincent de Paul site. Mr. Russo was a graduate of New Castle High School, class of 1960. He was a lifetime member of the St. Margaret Club. He worked for many years as a laborer at Babcock/Wilcox in Koppel.
Salvatore enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Salvatore is survived by his children, Ben (Lori) Russo of New Castle and Carrie (Gary) Commesso of Chippewa; brother, Domenick (Cathy) Russo; grandchildren, Benjamin Russo, Natalie Russo, Karlie Russo and Brendan Latsko; and five great-grandchildren.
Salvatore was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Bailey Marie Latsko.
A private memorial Mass with Fr. Ben Barr as celebrant will take place later this week. Burial will be at St. Lucy's Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noga Funeral Home Inc, 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle.
Eternal rest grant unto Salvatore, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.