RUSSO, Lucille M. (Barbati) of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 after being in failing health, surrounded by her loving children.  She was 85 years old.  Born in the family house in Chelsea, Lucille lived in Everett for most of her life.  She worked for the Northeast Regional Technical School in Wakefield as their attendance administrator until retirement.  She was dedicated in that position, never wanting to miss a day, until illness decided otherwise.  Lucille was the daughter of the late Nicholas Barbati and Mary Covino;  the beloved wife of the late Andrew N. Russo;  the dear and devoted mother of Theresa Valeri and her late husband, Agostino P. Valeri, Jr. of Saugus and Nicholas D. Russo of Everett; the devoted sister of James Barbati and his wife, Barbara of Peabody and Jennie Chappin and her late husband, Rick of Peabody; the loving Grandmother "Ninnie" of Amanda Copson and her husband, Christopher, Andrew Valeri and his wife, Kathleen, Jonathan Russo and his companion, Jade-Lee DiLorenzo, Nicholas Russo, Olivia Russo, Dominic Russo and great-grandmother of Ava Copson and Charlotte Valeri. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.  The family would like to acknowledge and thank dear friends, Lisa DiGregorio and Anthony DiMatteo for their unwavering care, companionship and comfort extended to Lucille.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lucille's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home,  65 Clark St. (corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Monday, November 18, 2024 from 4 p.m.-7p.m.  Her funeral will be from the funeral home on Tuesday at 9 a.m.  followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, 38 Oakes St.  Everett at 10 a.m.  Services will conclude with Lucille being entombed at the Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden with her beloved, Andy.  Parking with attendants on duty.