Susan R. Russo passed away at home on Sept. 24th at the age of 87. Susan was born and raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School Class of 1934 and Salem State College with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She worked as a teletype operator for AT & T in the head office in New York City for 10 years and for Marine Insurance Co. for several years. Susan has lived in Melrose for 77 years and was a longtime member of St. Mary's Church in Melrose. Susan was the daughter of the late Lorenzo & Angelina (Cincotta) Russo. Sister of Mary Russo of Fl and the late Josephine Giuffre, Anthony, John, Larry Russo, Caroline Cioffi and Nancy Lopez. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Monday Sept. 29th at 9AM. Funeral mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose, at 10AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Memorial contriburiona may be made to St. Mary's Church Vision 2000, 46 Myrtle St. Melrose 02176. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Stoneham.