John Francis Russo

Background

Russo, John Francis was born on January 22, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank David and Mary Carmela (Amante) Russo.

Career

Announcer, WERX and WLAV Radio, Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan, 1965; announcer, program director, WJPW, Rockford, Michigan, 1966-1968; with marketing and sales, Viviano Wine Importers, Detroit, 1972-1974; president, Great Britain Russo & Son Ltd., Grand Rapids, since 1974. President Great Britain Russo Negociants, Lombardo Properties, Oakbridge Marketing andCommunications Corporation. Consultant wine marketing to various vinters, wholesalers and restaurants.

Achievements

• John Francis Russo has been listed as a noteworthy retail executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active in fundraising for various civic and political organizations, Grand Rapids. Member West Michigan Lodge Order Sons of Italy in American (vice president 1983-1984).

Connections

Married Loreen Anne Hencir, August 8, 1970. Children: Gina, Michael, Gregory.

Father:

Frank David Russo

Mother:

Mary Carmela (Amante) Russo

Spouse:

Loreen Anne Hencir

child:

Gina Russo

child:

Michael Russo

child:

Gregory Russo