Beverly Russello, 83, of Hamden died peacefully at home August 4th after a long illness. She was the loving wife of Joseph Russello. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Oscar & Mary Rubertone Johnson, Beverly worked as a secretary for many years at the Yale University Police Department. She loved flowers, and enjoyed cooking & shopping. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter Diane, grandchildren Jeremy & Jenna, and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to go directly to All Saints Mausoleum, TUESDAY August 9th at 10:00 A.M. for a committal service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Masonicare hospice ( www.masonicarre.org ) or Smilow cancer center ( www.givetoynhh.org )