Barbara Meredith Russo

                                                   Barbara Meredith Russo 

                                        January 21, 1945 - November 27, 2024

                                                          Corral De Tierra 

After almost a year of having pancreatic surgery and chemotherapy, Barbara passed away peacefully at Westland House on November 27 2024 at the age of 79. Born in Buffalo NY to John and Clara De Groot. Shortly after the family moved Fort Ord where her father john was stationed. She was the oldest of four, sisters Liz and Kay and brother John. 

Barbara attended Monterey High School where she met and married her sweetheart Frank. They were married in San Carlos Cathedral in 1963 and remain members of the Parish. Barbara attended Hartnell College and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1966.

She was instantly hired as an RN by Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, she earned a BS in nursing and Public Health Certificate in 1985 while still working full time. Barbara worked in all areas of patient care and in Nursing Management over the tears and retired on her 40 year work anniversary in 2006. She made many friends at the hospital and loved her retired nursing group lunches. 

Barbara and Frank enjoyed traveling and have been all over the world including China, Turkey and most of the European countries. They have also taken many cruises including a special 50 year wedding anniversary cruise to Alaska.

She enjoyed retirement and belonged to Rancho Canada and Del Monte ladies golf clubs. She cherished her grandchildren, great grandkids and volunteered as a nurse at the AT&T and Big Sur marathon. 

Her whole adult life was filled excitement, winning many jackpots and bingo games, she was a very lucky women and always shared her winnings with family members. Barbara was proceeded in death by her loving husband Frank, sisters Liz, Kay and brother John. She is survived by her two loving sons Frank Jr. and Andy. Grandsons Aj, Joseph (Tiffany) and Nick. Granddaughter Angela, great grandkids, Milania, Mia, Leonardo, Stefan and Kenneth. 

The family would like to express special thanks for the wonderful care at CHOMP and Westland House staff. In lieu of flowers, Barbara would like her friends to make a contribution to First Tee Program, Montage Health Foundation or charity of their choice. In honor of Barbara the family will remember her with a celebration of life that will take place on the Monterey Peninsula. Date and location to be announced. Condolences may be written to the family at www.bermudezfamilyfunerals.com