Charles J. Russo Sr.; Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church; Beloved partner of the late Alice Jacoby; Dear son of the late Anthony C. and Anne Russo (nee Palmisano); Loving father of Anthony J. (Faith nee Largent) Russo, Charles (Jacquelyn nee Masek) Russo Jr., Deborah A. (nee Russo) Chase, and John P. (Christine nee Holschlag) Russo; Cherished grandfather of Amy (Jason), Emily, Anthony B. (Andrea), Erica, Nicholas (Noel), Matthew, Andrew (Elizabeth), Brian (Victoria), Joseph (Kelly), Vincent, Samuel, and Maria; Great-grandfather of Solomon, Levi, Talia, Jacob, Anna, Logan, Brett, Christian, Katrina, Constantine, Kodi, Justin, Alethea, Melody, Valencia, Jothum, Samuel, Hezekiah, Abigail, and Hailey; Great-great-grandfather of Carter; Our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many; In lieu of flowers donations to PulmonaryFibrosis.org; Visitation Friday December 2, 2022 4:00-8:00pm at JAY B. SMITH MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL 7456 Manchester; Funeral meet at Church Saturday December 3, 2022 9:30am Mass at ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 3014 Oregon at Gravois; Interment SUNSET CEMETERY Affton Mo.;