Natalina Josephine Russo passed away on January 6, 2022. She was born December 25, 1931 to Mariano Russo and Maria Bonfiglio Russo, who preceded her to eternity.  Natalina was the sixth of seven children.

Natalina was the dear mother of Tyno Sandoxis and Christy Nance, son-in-law Barry Nance; dear sister of Mary Bartz and sister-in-laws, Katherine Russo and Helen Scholl; and dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.  

Natalina was raised on the Hill (St. Louis), moved to South City St. Louis and returned to make her home on the Hill for the past 40 years.  She was an administrative assistant throughout her working career and an ardent gardener in retirement. 

Due to COVID restrictions, funeral services (funeral mass and burial) will take place at an undetermined date in the future.  Once dates have been set, notification will be posted on this website. 

To honor her passion, in lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions to the Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, MO via the website:

 https://support.missouribotanicalgarden.org/commemorative-tribute-gifts

(to have letter of donation notification sent to family, at drop down box,  list: Christy Nance, 23 Island Blvd, Missouri City, TX  77459)