Judith A. Russo

Judith A. Russo, 81, formerly of Narragansett for 68 years and presently living in Charlestown, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was the wife of the late Henry Russo of Philadelphia for 41 years, who passed away in 2002. The couple were the owners and operators of the William B. Rose Inc., Fire and Safety Equipment Business in Narragansett. She was the daughter of the late William B. Rose and Emily E. (Rathbun) Rose. She is survived by a brother, William B. Rose and wife Joy (Gavitt) Rose, and predeceased by a sister, Marilyn (Rose) York Vendetti . She is survived by three Sons, Peter William and wife Patricia, Mark Henry and wife Amanda, and James Andrew and wife Dawn, and one daughter, Joy Caswell, of New Hampshire. She left five grandchildren, along with one great grandchild. Mrs. Russo worked for Fred W. Smith, Inc., Chrysler Plymouth Dealer for 10 years; also was employed by Lila Delman Realty of Narragansett. She also worked for Paul Bailey Chrysler Plymouth and was office manager for Speedcraft Volkswagon in Wakefield, under the direction of Gene Brawn and the Late Robert Fish. Mrs. Russo was a member of First Baptist Church of Narragansett for 66 years of her life, and was a participating member of New Hope Chapel in Richmond when she moved to Charlestown. In 2005 she went on a Mission trip with FBC to Maugenhard, Germany, an English Camp that helped young German Teenagers to Speak English and to learn about Jesus Christ. In 2009 she went on a Mission Trip with Perryville Bible Church to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Katrina Recovery Operation. She also served, proudly, the Town of Narragansett in the role of clerical help to the Narragansett Police Department first under the leadership of Police Chief James Martin, and subsequently under direction of Lieutenant Jared Randal. She often said if she could live her life on earth over, it would be to serve proudly with this department whom she loved and respected. She loved to teach the Bible and held weekly Bible Studies at her Charlestown home. She also enjoyed computer graphics and mastering the fast-moving computer world. She was an avid reader of Scripture and also enjoyed reading non-fiction trying to keep up with what was going on in this world and how it would affect the coming of the next, so that she could teach others to be ready. Visiting hours will be held at on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, from 9am to 11am at Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI 02879, followed by a funeral service at 11am. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Wakefield, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251