Obituary of Mary Lou Russo

Russo, Mary Lou "Penny" (nee Romano) age 73 of Woodland Park at rest in Hackensack on February 10, 2012. Beloved companion of 21 years of Robert Van Dam of Woodland Park. Loving mother of Christie Pagano and her husband Dan of Towaco, Jason Russo of NY and Diana Fazio of Cedar Grove. Grandmother of Christopher and Justin of Towaco, and Lorenzo, Corrado and Antonio all of Cedar Grove. Born in Paterson, she lived in Paterson, before moving to Woodland Park. She was a Meat Packer for Pathmark, Woodland Park, before retiring. Prior to that, she was a waitress at the Bethwood, Totowa and and a waitress at the Casino Di Charles, Totowa. She was a member of the Woodland Park Seniors and loved to paint folk art. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Tuesday at 9:45 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Bonaventure R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:15 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605 would be appreciated.