Rosario R. "Russ" Burgio, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2017 at the age of age 83. Russ was born & raised in South Boston, a graduate of South Boston High School and went on to proudly serve in the US Navy during the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering as well as a Master's Degree in Business, both from Northeastern University. Russ enjoyed tennis, golf, growing tomatoes in his garden, relaxing by the pool, and going to the beach. He was an avid reader with a special passion for world history and current events. One of his favorite past times was playing a variety of card games including poker, bridge and cribbage. He especially loved challenging his grandchildren to the game of three-thirteen. With his lovely wife, Barbara, he enjoyed retirement by traveling worldwide and snow birding to Florida. Russ was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by his family. Russ was the beloved husband of 59 years to Barbara (Bates) Burgio. Loving father of Russell R. Burgio & his wife Lois of Haverhill, Jeanne Kashima & her husband Toshi of Greenfield, Barbara Latshaw & her husband Michael of Stoneham and Linda Giglio & her husband Robert of NJ. Cherished grandfather of Allison Burgio, Hannah Cardin & her husband Bryan, Takumi Kashima, Marie Kashima, Andrea Driver & her husband Kenneth, Mark Latshaw, Renee Giglio & Benjamin Giglio. Proud great grandfather of Darby Cardin & Jacob Driver. Caring brother of Marie DeMellia, Benjamin Burgio & his wife Christine and the late Salvatore & John Burgio. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 2:00-6:00PM. Funeral procession from Gately Funeral Home on Monday morning at 9:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St. Wakefield at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. The burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Russ's name to Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B102, Danvers, MA 01923.