Joseph Anthony Russo Jr.

August 6, 1950 - October 17, 2020

Mr. Joseph Anthony Russo, Jr., 70, of Huntersville, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home. Joe was a native of Brooklyn, NY and moved to NC for retirement. He was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church. He worked as a Realtor in Brooklyn, NY and the Lake Norman area for over 40 years. Joe started the MLS system in Brooklyn, NY. He was a proud member of the Brooklyn Board of Realtors and served as their president for several years. Joe enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Joe enjoyed marksmanship and researching various topics. He loved making people laugh with interesting stories or jokes. You often walked away from him laughing! He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Micheline. Mr. Russo is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gail Russo, and best friend of 54 years. Also, their children, Nicholas Russo of Colorado, and Joseph Russo and his wife Maureen of Cornelius NC and 2 grandchildren, Amelia and Joseph Russo Jr. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20 at James Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 at St. Mark Catholic Church. Committal services will follow at NorthLake Memorial Gardens. Online condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.