Chili
•Cordaro, Russell W., died November 11, 2024 at age 83. Predeceased by his wife, Joanne. Survived by his children, Scott (Jennifer) and Pamela (Daniel) Allen; grandchildren, Christian, Jared and Josh Cordaro, Kaitlyn and Karalyn Allen; brother-in-law, Joseph Ocello; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Russ worked for the New York State Department of Mental Health as a Standards Compliance Analyst for over thirty years. He retired in April of 2003 after many years of service to his community and state. Russ developed many friendships over the years in his neighborhood and also as a long-time member of Holy Ghost Church. Most of the friends he still had today, were because of his church community. While independently living at the Village at Unity for the last two years, he was fortunate enough to meet some wonderful people that helped enrich his life even more.
His Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, November 16, at 11:00 a.m., at The Parish of the Holy Family, Lyell Road, Rochester. Contributions in his memory can be made to Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Chili.
