Frank Joseph Russo, 62, of Manchester, CT died Friday February 13, 2009. Frank was born to the late Thomas and Anna Russo, November 22, 1946; in Stamford, CT. Frank graduated from Stamford Catholic High School in 1964 and received a B.S. in Business from Franklin Pierce College in 1968 and a Masters degree from Springfield College in 1971. He married Maureen Coughlin, his sweetheart and best friend November 27, 1971. Frank lived life to the fullest and enjoyed God's simple pleasures, fishing, camping, cooking, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. He loved to travel, and took many adventures with his wife Maureen. He enjoyed watching sports with his son and loved going to see his son play soccer. He was a proud member of the Elks club. Frank is survived by three children: Jennifer, Heather and Christopher Russo, one sister Philomena Totilo and her husband Tony of Stamford, one brother Thomas Russo and his wife Wendy of Portsmouth, RI, many nieces and nephews, his pet Roscoe, and many dear friends who love him as a brother, a father figure and even a son. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Marie Giannitti and her husband Joseph. Frank and his family send a special Thank You to all of the incredible Dr's and nurses that helped him on this journey and gave him extra time to spend with his loved ones. They would also like to thank the family who blessed him with a liver donation giving us more time together. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in Frank's honor to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). A memorial mass will be held Saturday February 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Bridget's Church: 80 Main Street, Manchester, CT. The John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester has care of Arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.