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Frances "Fran" (DiPrato) Russo, age 75 of Watertown, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 11, 2025. Devoted wife to Joseph Russo. Loving mother to Jeffrey Russo & his wife Cristy of FL, Meredith Russo-Sexton & her wife Coutney of CA and Amanda Kanode & her late husband Stephen of Watertown. Cherished 'Nani' to Antonio & Nicolas Russo, Aidan & Evan Kanode and Beau & Jake Sexton.
Family and friends are welcome to come celebrate Franny's life by gathering for visiting hours in the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St. Watertown on Tuesday July 15th, 2025 from 4-7 PM and again on Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a 10 AM Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church, 212 Main St. Watertown. Burial to follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Fran Russo may be made to benefit the Wyman 3 oncology staff at Mount Auburn Hospital by visiting THIS LINK or by check made payable to “Mount Auburn Hospital” with Fran Russo’s name and the Oncology Staff Wellness Fund in the memo line. Contributions can be mailed to: Mount Auburn Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Frances (DiPrato) Russo, please visit our floral store.