LaRUSSO, Joseph D. Jr. Lt. EFD (Ret) of Everett, entered into rest on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years of age. Born in Everett, Joe was a longtime Everett resident. He was a member of the Everett Fire Department for many years, retiring as a lieutenant in charge fire prevention. Following his retirement from fire service, Joe worked in real estate. He owned and operated Best Realty for many years. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Rosselle) for 35 years. Dear and devoted father of Teresa Carter of Everett, Danny Michael Payne and his wife, Joanne of Saugus and Timothy Payne and his wife, Rondi of Mabank, TX. Brother of the late Sam, Pat, John and Rocco LoRusso, Anthony LaRusso, Carmella DiNuzzo and Theresa Hurst. Loving grandfather of Kabryn Carter, Tori and Emily Payne and Danny Michael Payne, Jr. Joe is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Joe's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 4-8 p.m. His funeral will be from the funeral home on Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Late Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and late member of the 100 Club of Massachusetts and the International Association of Fraternal Firefighters. He was a former member of Sons of Italy, Everett Chamber of Commerce and the DAV. Contributions in Joseph's memory to Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 178 Savin St., Ste. 300, Malden, MA 02148 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty.