Peter F. Russo

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Our loving father Peter F. Russo laid his head to rest November 26, 2020. 

He has joined his son Charlie, wife Phoebe and his parents Charles and Thelma Russo.

Peter’s passion was Saratoga and horses. At the age of 14 Peter became a horse trainer, and at 16 he went on to become the youngest sulky driver at the Saratoga Harness Track and retired as a racing judge. Other things that Peter enjoyed with his family were traveling to Florida, especially Disney World, watching New York Giants football and was an absolute phenomenal cook, who enjoyed cooking for his family. 

Peter was a very loving and doting father who truly loved his family. He is survived by his children: Elizabeth, Sondra and Charles’ twin brother Peter; his grandchildren, Richard, Angelina, Joey, Nicole and Ashley. Peter also leaves behind his special little dog Holly. They absolutely adored each other. 

Dad, Poppy, you will be loved and missed until we meet again.

Services were private. Burial was in the family plot in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, NY. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home of 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com