Mary Hope Torello Russo, 97, formerly of No. High St., East Haven, died Dec. 18, 2009 at the Hamden Heath Center. She was the wife of the late John A. Russo. Mary was born in New Haven, Dec. 2, 1912, the daughter of the late James and Maryann Fiondella Torello and was employed at the Winchester Corp for several years. She is survived by a son John A. ( Nancy) Russo of New Haven and grandsons David and Julie Russo and Christopher Russo. She was pre-deceased by a sister Malley Puorto and brothers Anthony and George Torello. Funeral Tuesday at 9:45 from the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, l022 Dixwll Ave., Hamden and at St. Anthony's Church at 10:30. Interment in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Hamden Health Care Recreational Fund, % Linda Odaynik, 1270 Sherman Lane, Hamden, Ct. 06514