Mystic - Vincent "Vinnie" Patrick Russo, beloved husband, father and “Papa,” passed away March 25, 2025, at 83 years old. Vinnie was born in Old Mystic Nov. 17, 1941, and lived his entire life in his family home.
For many years, he was a television repair man, with his shop in West Mystic, Barber’s TV. In the early 1980s, he joined the Mystic Color Lab and worked there up until its closing in 2003. He also worked for Medtronic plc as an electronic technician until his retirement.
Vinnie was known for his kindness, generosity, humor and his absolute devotion to his family, particularly his wife of 57 years, Joan (Crandall) Russo, who left the earth to be with him March 27, 2025.
He is survived by his children, James Russo and wife Melissa (Di Buono) Russo of Groton, and Laura (Russo) Williams and her husband Doug Williams of Sag Harbor, N.Y. He is also survived by his sister June (Russo) Feeney, of Mystic. His grandchildren were the light of his life: Mary Di Buono and Michael Russo of Groton, Dylan, Kyle and Kiara Williams of Sag Harbor, N.Y. He was predeceased by his sister Marie "Dolly" Whipple of Mystic; and his son Joseph Patrick.
Vinnie loved baseball, especially the Brooklyn Dodgers, and later the Boston Red Sox.
Vinnie will be honored by his family in a private ceremony and graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Old Mystic Fire Department.