Frank “Dude” Russo, 62, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007, at St. Mary’s Hospital of Blue Springs. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Russo’s Pizza & Pub, 9324 S. 7 Hwy., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. the family requests no flowers.

Frank was born on September 29, 1945, in New York, NY, the son of Charles and Anna L. (Weber) Russo. He served in the United States Air Force. Frank owned and operated Russo’s Pizza & Pub for almost 25 years. He was also active in hosting charities and giving motorcycle rides for local organizations.

His survivors include his wife of 37 years, Barbara Russo of the home; one son: Kary Russo of Grain Valley, MO; one daughter: Jamie Russo of Grain Valley, MO; and four grandchildren: Laycie, Dakota, Samantha, & Toby.