On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Thomas “Woody” Russo, loving husband, brother, and father of six children, fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82. Thomas was born on July 04, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY. He was raised to be an honest, trustworthy and brave individual. Thomas loved tending to his garden. He loved feeding the squirrels, birds and stray cats in his yard. He loved his friends and neighbors. He loved food. He loved to travel. He loved his family. He especially loved his “darling wife” of 32 years, Doris Russo. Thomas was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife Doris and her previous children, Liz and Chris, his six children, Doreen, Dana, Thomas, Dawn, Desiree and Gina, his sister Marion, and all of his great/grandchildren. A remembrance will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Scarpaci Funeral Home of Staten Island at 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers may be sent to 6389 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10309, Tel: (718) 966-7800