Russell W. Cordaro

Russell W. Cordaro Chili: Monday, November 11, 2024 at age 83. Predeceased by his wife, Joanne. Survived by his children, Scott (Jennifer) and Pamela (Daniel) Allen; grandchildren, Christian, Jared and Josh Cordaro, Kaitlyn and Karalyn Allen; brother-in-law, Joseph Ocello; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Russ was a kind, gentle, funny, generous, and most of all, selfless man. The role that defined him most, was that he was a family man down to his core. He was an incredibly dedicated, loving, attentive, and supportive, husband and father. Later on in life, this same devotion passed on to his five grandchildren, who adored him. Russ always enjoyed a good meal, spending time with his family and friends, vacationing with those he loved, going to the casino, and watching football on the weekends. He could fix absolutely anything, always told a good story, and was full of wisdom and knowledge that he loved sharing with others. Russ graduated from Aquinas Institute and then attended St. John Fisher University for accounting. He was a member of the Air Force Reserve for a short time as well. Russ worked for the New York State Department of Mental Health as a Standards Compliance Analyst for over thirty years. He retired in April of 2003 after many years of service to his community and state. Russ was well known in the Rochester region and beyond, for making sure that the needs of others were respected and taken care of for the time he was in his position. Russ developed many friendships over the years in his neighborhood and also as a long-time member of Holy Ghost Church. Most of the friends he still had today, were because of his church community. While independently living at the Village at Unity for the last two years, he was fortunate enough to meet some wonderful people that helped enrich his life even more. If you were lucky enough to know him, you were truly blessed. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all of those that knew him. Family and friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home on Thursday, November 14, from 4-7 pm. His funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 16, at 11:00 am, at The Parish of the Holy Family at 4100 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY 14606. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623.