Paul William Russo, Jr.

Paul William Russo, Jr., age 92, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully at High Pointe House in Haverhill on August 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen M. (LeFaivre) Russo, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage until her passing in 2025.

Paul is survived by his children, Suzanne Pinder of Chelmsford, Paul Russo III and spouse Susan of Andover, David Russo and spouse Colleen of Goffstown, NH, and Kati Lupoli and spouse Salvatore of Chelmsford. In addition to their four children, Paul leaves behind eight cherished grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately.

Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on May 22, 1934, Paul was the son of the late Paul William Russo, Sr. and Eleanor G. (Kelly) Russo. He was raised in Wellesley, Massachusetts, where he excelled as a varsity football and baseball player at Wellesley High School before completing a postgraduate year at Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, New Hampshire.

Paul went on to graduate from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. While at Trinity, he played both football and baseball and was a member of the Bantams teams that achieved back-to-back undefeated seasons in 1954 and 1955.

Following college, Paul built a long and successful career as an Outside Sales Representative with Edgcomb Steel, where he worked until his retirement in 1999.
A devoted sports fan, Paul enjoyed following all Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox and Patriots

More than anything, he cherished the time he spent with Helen, his loving wife of 68 years, their children, grandchildren, and extended family. Whether at their home in Chelmsford or on Cape Cod in West Harwich, Paul brought warmth, optimism, and steady encouragement to those around him. He had a remarkable ability to see the good in every situation, meet life's challenges with grace, and make others feel supported and valued. His positive outlook, quiet strength, and unwavering love for family defined his life and left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He was truly the rock of the family—strong, dependable, and always guided by gratitude and hope.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Warrior for Life Fund at warriorforlifefund.org. The Warrior for Life Fund supports active-duty service members, veterans, and Gold Star Families.