Stephen J

Russo

Stephen J. Russo, on June 2, 2023, of Fairview, NJ, age 86.  Steve was born in 1931 in Teaneck, NJ and was raised in Cliffside Park.and had worked as a Foreman for the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority.  Additionally, he was a Fairview, NJ Councilman since 1972 and Delegate of the International Union of Painters Local 1007, Springfield, NJ. He started in politics in the 1950's and in 1964 moved to Fairview and helped elect the first Democrat Mayor in 15 years. Then in 1973 was elected to the first of 14 terms to the Fairview Covnoil eclipsing longevity records on the local level and county. He was also a champion for the youth and Senior Citizens. He spearheaded the first ever Sr. Citizen building and has overseen many improvements to the park and playgrounds in town. His motto was always do the right thing by the people. Of course his priority was his wife and children, and especially his grandchildren. He had so many friends during his 86 years, he will be missed immeasurably.

Beloved husband to Carol (nee) Panzarino.  Devoted father to Stephen Russo, Jonathan Russo, the late Victor Russo, Raymond Russo and his wife the late Laurie, and Sherry Ann Zbrzeski and her husband Voytek. Loving father in law to Carmela Russo.  Cherished grandfather to Maryann and her husband Andrew De Avila, Domenica, Stefania, Megan, Eliana, and Jack.  Steve is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Donations may also be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital www.stjude.org in his memory.