It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Antonina Saputo Russo at the age of 81 years.

Beloved wife of Isidoro Russo. Cherished mother of Angela (Carlo) Maria Helena (Michael), Claudia. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Stefano, Alessandro, Michael Jr., Nicholas, Gianfranco, Matthew, Sophia, Giordano and Mikaela. She is survived by her siblings, Rosalia, Franco(Lia), (Pino) Lino(Mirella), Elina(Joe), Luigi, Gianni(Gloria) as well as many relatives and friends.

The family will receive condolences at Urgel Bourgie Funeral home, 1255 Beaumont, TMR on Saturday January 28, 2017 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday January 29, 2017 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Notre- Dame-de-la-Défense Church, 6800 Henri-Julien, Montreal on Monday January 30, 2017 at noon. Burial to follow at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, your sympathy can be expressed through donations to the Cardiology Departments of the Glenn or Jewish General Hospitals.

Sincere gratitude to her caregivers, specifically Richel, Maria and Eufemia who graciously helped her over the past few months.