Elizabeth Russo

Elizabeth Russo, 64, of Brookfield, longtime cantor and soloist at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church in Greenwich, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Elizabeth was born in Greenwich, CT on June 8, 1960; a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Feaster) Russo, she was second to the eldest of their nine children.

Elizabeth pursued studies at Fordham University and Western Connecticut State University where she studied music. She was a distinguished operatic mezzo-soprano and dedicated her life to sharing, performing and teaching the art of singing.

Elizabeth was the cantor and soloist at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church in Greenwich for 25 years. Her performance career was nothing short of remarkable. As a member of the Connecticut Choral Society, she brought powerful and moving performances to audiences. Her operatic talents led her to perform in Wagner’s Ring Cycle in London, and she graced the stage at Carnegie Hall multiple times, testaments to her exceptional ability and dedication to her craft. She was a beloved member of the First Congregational Choir and other community and professional choirs, societies and professional organizations.

Elizabeth is survived by her Sister Marilyn Pierce, sister Patricia Irish and husband Brian Irish, sister-in-law Pattie Russo, brother Christopher Russo, brother Nicholas Russo and wife Dawn Russo, sister Jennifer Cormier and husband Michael Cormier, brother James Russo and sister Angela Russo. She was also loved and adored by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in a large Italian and Irish/German family. She had many friends, colleagues and students who will miss her dearly. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by her brother Michael Russo

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church; 84 Sherwood Avenue, Greenwich, CT. Interment will take place privately; there will be no calling hours.

Contributions in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the Go Fund Me account to offset costs for family https://gofund.me/c4e7beff or to The Parkinson’s Foundation in memory of her beloved mother Mary Russo https://www.parkinson.org.