Richard John Russo, 79 of Streamwood and formerly of Chicago; husband of the late Judith Ann, nee Fox who passed away on March 9, 2006; father of Theresa (Steve) Nauman, Brian (Lisa) and Michael (Tina); grandfather of Tony, Jeff, Connor, Jessica, Jordan, Tyler, Cassie, Lexie, Marissa, Caiden and Felicity; brother of the late Mary Sue (Sam) Visvadra; uncle of many nieces and nephews; son of the late Romeo and Susan, nee Reagan. Richard and Judy were each a twin, who met at Schurz High School in Chicago and were married in 1963. Richard loved sports, playing softball on a team at ITT - Bell and Gossett, coaching his kids baseball teams, cheering on the White Sox, Bears and Notre Dame football. Richard and Judy enjoyed family vacations to Wisconsin. He was affectionately known as the "Mayor of Holly Drive" in Streamwood. He will be missed by many. Visitation Monday, January 14th, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood. Funeral Tuesday, January 15th,
9:15 am prayers to St. John the Evangelist Church, mass 10:00 am. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.