Daniel Russo of Perth Amboy passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Arista Care at Cedar Oaks in South Plainfield. He was 61 years old.

Born in Perth Amboy; He resided in Perth Amboy and Miami Florida most of his life.

Mr. Russo graduated from Perth Amboy Vocation-Technical High School.

He was employed as a fork lift mechanic with Ferdon Fork Lift Co. in Union for many years.

He loved to listen and follow Jimmy Buffet.

He was predeceased by his parents Samuel L. and Ann Cloello Russo.

Surviving are his brother Wayne Russo and his wife Joanne of Avenel; his nieces and nephews Nicole Russo, Danielle Russo, Diana Russo, and Nicholas Russo.

A prayer service will take place Thursday, October 19, 2017 8:30 p.m. at Costello-Koyen Funeral Home ( www.Costello-koyen.com ) 399 Avenel Street, Avenel. Cremation will be private.

Visiting hours will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.