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Frances Florentino Russo, 99, of East Haven, beloved wife of the late Gennaro Russo, passed away on Jan. 4 in Connecticut Hospice surrounded by her family. She was the loving mother of Geraldine DiNuzzo of North Haven, John Russo of Branford, and Elaine (Edward) Fasano of Cheshire. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Frances was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kimberly DiNuzzo. She was the sister of the late Mary Pagliaro, Florence Onofrio, Jennie Mazzarelli, Fannie Forgione, Joseph Anaclerio, Sam and Carmen Arpino, and Anthony Florentino. Frances was born in New Haven on Oct. 13, 1920, daughter of the late John and Rose DeMartino Florentino.

Prior to her retirement Frances was a packager for the former Continental Bakery.

Her funeral procession left the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, Jan. 9. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Entombment followed in the Garden Mausoleum of St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends called Jan. 9. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. For an online obituary or to sign Frances’s guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.