RUSSO, James T. "Jim" of Malden, formerly of Melrose and Everett, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 5, 2018 in the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett after being in failing health. He was 84 years old. Jim was born in Boston and lived in Everett and Melrose for many years before settling in Malden these last few months. He was a mail handler by profession retiring from the United States Postal Service. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country during the Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (Cardillo) Russo for over 54 years. Dear and devoted father of James T. Russo, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Saugus and Rosanne Russo of Stoneham. Brother of Virginia Andersen and the late Frank and Thomas Russo. Loving grandfather of Joseph and Nicholas Russo. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jim's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Thursday, Jan. 11 from 10 am-12 p.m. with a funeral home service at 12 p.m. followed by U.S. Army Military Honors. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, on behalf of PCP Dr. Philip Triffletti, Attn: Kelly Wallace, Development Office, 148vChestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492. Please make checks payable to "Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham" and include in memory of James T. Russo in the check memo line. Gifts may also be made online at www,bineedham.org/giving. Parking with attendants on duty.