-SAVANNAH-Antoinette Mathews Russo 92, of Savannah, died peacefully October 18, 2008 at The Habersham House surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Antoinette was born to Antonio and Sarah Mathews in Savannah, Georgia on July 29, 1916. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years Charles J. Russo, Sr. and three brothers; Matthew C. Mathews, Joseph C. Dedi Mathews and Anthony C. Mathews, Jr.

Antoinette was a lifetime member and communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. She worked for many years in her family business of Charles J. Russo Seafoods and always had a passion for cooking Italian food and gardening.

She is survived by two sisters, Constance M. Cessor of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Lucy M. Russian of Savannah, Georgia and one brother and sister-in- law Paul C. and Louise Mathews, son and daughter-in-law, Charles Jr. and Clara Russo, son Vincent Russo and daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Timothy Fogarty all of Savannah, Georgia; nine grandchildren; Kathleen Ronald Coppage, Bridget Craig Moore, Lamar Amanda Russo, Julia Gene Maxey, Cecilia Russo, Erica Russo Courtenay, Charles Russo III, Kristen Fogarty and Rebecca Fogarty; and ten great-grandchildren.

Antoinette's family would like to extend sincerest appreciation to the staff at the Seasons wing of Habersham House for their loving care and concern for her.

Visitation will be Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Church from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary Service at 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church on Wednesday at 10:00am and a Christian burial to follow at the Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Antoinette's grandsons.

Remembrances:
Alzheimer's Association: 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406
Blessed Sacrament Church, 1003 Victory Drive, Savannah, GA 31405
St. Vincent's Academy, 207 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401