Mary Russo Fresco
Classmate Debbie Fresco Leech’s mom passed away yesterday:
Mary Fresco, 83, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with burial following at Glendale Cemetery. A visitation will be Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a rosary service at 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Mary was born August 9, 1928 to John and Angeline Russo. She was a homemaker and in recent years became involved in thoroughbred horse racing and owned horses that ran at Prairie Meadows. She loved to travel and wintered the past 30+ years in Florida. Mary was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the Build Lincoln Higher Club.
Mary is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dante; daughters, Debora (Kerry) Leech, Susan Paterson; grandsons, Brian (fiancé Melissa) Paterson and Dante Paterson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Russo.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
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November 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm |
Mrs. Fresco was the all time best homeroom mother. I can hardly remember a party at Park Avenue without her. Debbie you must have awesome memories. You are in my thoughts. Dee (McCoy)
November 20, 2011 at 11:27 am |
So sorry to hear about your mom, Debbie. I hope the fond memories help ease and comfort you and your family at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Liane Lipsey Cooper
November 20, 2011 at 12:33 pm |
To Dante, Debbie, Sue and family. I remember your Mom as being so nice to all of us. A few parties at your house, Jim Wiand and I stopping by on weekend nights – you were out – and your Mom would make these enormous triple deck sandwiches. Now that’s where I began to really appreciate a good deli sandwich. I know there are many wonderful memories of her and my thoughts are with you, family and friends.
November 21, 2011 at 9:18 am |
Debbie – I loved your mom for making me always feel like I was at my own home. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed by all she came in contract with. My heartfelt sympathy to you and the rest of your family.
November 21, 2011 at 2:33 pm |
So sorry to hear of your loss…..she was one in a million for sure!
November 30, 2011 at 11:43 pm |
Deb — Please accept my condolences — your mom was one of the nicest people I ever met.