JOSEPH JOHN THOMAS RUSSO II

Joseph liked spending his time with friends and family. Family BBQs were always a good time for playing cornhole, horseshoes, and darts and family game nights playing Left, Right, and Center. He was an avid SF 49er fan, SF Giants fan, and Chicago Bulls fan.  He liked drawing portraits of people. One of his best was a wall portrait of his Daughter Delilah. He also drew a door poster of Michael Jordan. Joseph liked playing Casino games on his phone and at local Casinos.  Liked fishing and played Little League Baseball, coached by his Uncles. Josephs’s first car was a 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. He loved detailing his cars and keeping his stereos top-notch.  Loved his pets and always had a pit bull.

Joseph worked at Coelho Meats, Hanford for many years. Worked for the Transit Center in Visalia. Janitorial work at the Galaxy Theater. Had other multiple side jobs.  Joseph also worked Transporting and selling cattle with one of his good friends Stan.

Joseph is preceded in death by his Father Joe Russo. Joseph is survived by his Mother, Mary Hernandez of Tulare. Joseph had two sisters Elidia Russo and Laura Russo both of Tulare. His two Brothers Adrian Russo and Thomas Russo of Hanford.  Joseph left behind 4 Sons, Joseph Russo III, Joseph Matthews, Adin Russo, and Felipe Lopez all of Tulare. Daughters, Beighbi Jo Russo, Delilah Russo, Nevaeh Jo Russo, and Kalayah Jo Russo all of Tulare. Joseph also had two Grand Children Jarvis Roberts and August Russo of Tulare. Joseph is also survived by his girlfriend of many years Francis Ortega. Joseph had many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and lots and lots of friends. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Services will be held at Peers- Lorentzen Funeral Chapel 132 W. Kern Ave. Tulare. Held on Dec 6th. Visitation from 8:30 – 10 AM and Service will begin at 10 AM. Gathering for family and friends to be announced at service.
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