Mr. Richard Frank DeRusso
March 2, 1941 - August 23, 2021
Richard Frank DeRusso was born to Frank and Rosemary on March 2nd, 1941 in Syracuse. In 1959 he was a graduate of Syracuse Central Highschool. He became an alumnus of Syracuse University where he received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology. Among his adventures, Richard served in Libya as an air force officer. Proudly survived by his wife of 49 years Brenda DeRusso, his brother Chuck DeRusso, his sister Peg O’Brien, his two daughters Dina DeRusso-Peck and Maryanne DeRusso, his grandchildren Alexys Allbright (Nick Johnson), Zak Allbright (Shauna Allbright), Kade Peck (Lindsay Madden), Dane Peck (Taylor O’Connor), Jaizy Peck, Breezeana DeRusso, Caelynn DeRusso, and his three great grandchildren, Tristan, Waylon, and August. Richard passed peacefully in his home in Cortland on Monday August 23rd. Services will be held at Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. on Sunday at 2 p.m. The family will be present to receive friends on Sunday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. prior to services. www.riccardifuneralhome.com
Richard Frank DeRusso was born to Frank and Rosemary on March 2nd, 1941 in Syracuse. In 1959 he was a graduate of Syracuse Central Highschool. He became an alumnus of Syracuse University where he received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology.... View Obituary & Service Information