Neil Russo Jr. 1974-2026

He was born Sept. 27, 1974, in Warren, the son of Neil Sr. and Carol Major Russo.

He was a 1992 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed by the City of Niles.

Neil’s love for the ocean and Florida began on his first trip there at the age of 5. Eventually, Neil did move to Florida, where he became a self-employed kayak tour guide at St. Pete Beach.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, kayaking, the outdoors and live music. Neil had a great sense of humor and loved making others laugh.

He will be sadly missed by his mother of Niles; a son, Nicholas Clay of Howland; a daughter, Gianna Russo of Savannah, Georgia; his significant other, Cathy Asay; their dog, Doodles Lebowski; and his close friends, Greg and Eva Stoppelmoor.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services were private.

Burial was in Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

A special thank you to Neil’s nurses, Renea and Jason of Patriot Hospice.

The family is requesting contributions be made to Patriot Hospice, 986 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420.

To share a memory, send a condolence or view sympathy flowers and gifts, visit Neil’s tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.

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