Carol Russo, 71, of Hamden died suddenly December 1, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Delbridge & Adeline (Beaureguard) Launder, Carol worked as an operator for AT&T. A long time Hamden resident ,she enjoyed frequent visits to the Miller Memorial Senior Center. She always had a smile on her face. A friend to many and good daughter, she took care of her parents in their later years. She will be missed dearly. Although funeral services were private, an ash burial will take place at Beaverdale Memorial Park at a date and time to be announced.