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1911 John 2009

John G. Russo, M.D.

October 6, 1911 — November 14, 2009

Dr. Russo, John G.

Doctor John G. Russo, a lifelong resident of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2009 at the St. Paul Home with his family by his side.

Doctor John was born October 6, 1911. John was the superintendent and medical director of Riverview Sanatorium in Little Chute. He treated tuberculosis patients for over thirty years and later transformed the facility to a geriatric hospital. During that time he was the radiologist of Kaukauna Community Hospital. He served his patients with devotion. He was the medical director of Secura Life Insurance for fifteen years. He was involved in many civic and community activities, while he practiced medicine in the valley for over fifty years. Opera and golf were his passions.

John is survived by Dr. Gregory (Linda) Russo of Appleton, Giovanna (John) Feller of Kaukauna, and John J. Russo of Kaukauna. John is further survived by grandchildren: Paul (Laura) Russo of Lincolnshire, IL; Amie Russo and Brad Choate of Lakemoor, IL; Nickolo, Mario and Bennito Russo of Appleton; great-grandchildren: Pia, Meghan and Camille Russo of Lincolnshire, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pia.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Holy Cross Parish, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna with Fr. Tom Pomeroy Officiating. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 am until the time of service. The family will also greet friends immediately after the service at the church.

Please send memorials to the St. Paul Elder Services, 316 E. 14th Street, Kaukauna, WI, 54130.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6200

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309 Desnoyer St, Kaukauna, WI 54130

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