Maryann Russo

Maryann (Dubell) Russo of Tabernacle, NJ passed away peacefully in her beloved home surrounded by the love of her family on November 4, 2023. She was 82 years young. Maryann lovingly left her family’s arms and entered into those of her late husband Tony’s. “He needed her more” as so eloquently stated by Maryann’s grandson AJ. After celebrating as many of life’s beautiful moments as she could, God called Maryann home to celebrate life’s true fullness. Maryann was born in 1941 to Harold and Mary Dubell of Mount Holly, NJ. She grew up on Buttonwood Street, the youngest of three children. Mayann, along with her sister Joan and brother Jim, enjoyed a beautiful family life surrounded by love, faith and happiness. Their family lived a simple and good life. Maryann attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Mount Holly, NJ. She graduated from Rancocas Valley Regional High School. Mom always said her favorite day was her 17th birthday. She got her driver’s license and began her lifelong passion of being on the go. After graduation, Maryann began working for Bell Telephone Company as a switch board operator. Carpooling with lady friends and coming home to make a new A-line skirt to wear to work the next day; shoes and purse to match, of course. She was so excited to earn her own way. Maryann was introduced to Anthony Russo III on a blind date in 1965. They were married in 1966 and she began a 57 year life journey in Tabernacle, NJ alongside the love of her life. Together they built a home, a family, and a business that all have endured and thrived even during the most trying of times. During those years, Maryann’s legacy of love was formed into her family. She is survived by her daughter Joann (Russo) Gsell, her husband Kevin, and her son Anthony IV and wife Melissa. She is also survived by her greatest gifts - her grandchildren; Jacqueline (Gsell) Hayhow, husband Benjamin, Gabrielle (Russo) Literal, husband Maximilian, Elizabeth Gsell, Kevin Gsell, Anthony (AJ) Russo and Luke Gsell. So many of life’s cherished memories were celebrated revolving around all that was happening in each of their lives. Along with raising a family, Maryann partnered with husband Tony to build the family business known as Russo’s Fruit and Vegetable Farm. Together with Tony, his parents, sisters and family members, they grew Russo’s into the community staple it is today. Maryann played an integral part in developing the retail farm market. Her kind, helpful and patient ways with customers developed relationships with people near and far, establishing a customer base who became friends. Maryann worked in the farm market until August of this year. She was always ready to assist with a smile, have a conversation or share a story. Maryann enjoyed life. She took the time, especially in her later years, to enjoy her signature favorites - a ride to go shopping in her VW Beetle, a day on the beach at LBI with her sister Joan, a trip to Florida with Tony, the kids or Shirley, her grandchildren’s sports activities or performances, movies, concerts and bus trips with Earlene, dinners and parties with family, a favorite book on her patio, coffee with Annie and Augie, and finding purpose and good in each day. Maryann created a balance that brought her joy and comfort. She was always interested in what was happening. She was active, involved and on the go until her final days. Maryann’s legacy of love will live on in her family. She is also survived by her brother, Msgr. James Dubell, brother-in-law Richard Coughlin, sister-in-law Natalie Casano and many beloved nieces, nephews, their spouses and children. Also by her lady friends and numerous family friends who have brought Maryann so much joy throughout her life’s journey. Maryann is predeceased by her dear husband Anthony Russo III, sister Joan Dubell Coughlin and her parents Harold and Mary Dubell. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023,at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, NJ 08088. Relatives and friends are invited to Maryann’s viewing on Wednesday, November 8 from 5 - 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 - 10 a.m. at the Church of Holy Eucharist. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, Development Office, 635 South Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08611or Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, NJ 08088.

Maryann Russo

January 12, 1941 - November 4, 2023