Mirella Russi, 74, of Cedar Grove, passed away on March 15, 2026. Born in Pisticci, Italy, she came to the US in 1956 and settled in Clifton before moving to Cedar Grove.

A parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church, Clifton, Mirella was a Social Worker for the Passaic County Board of Social Services for 35 years, retiring in 2005, and enjoyed shopping for bargains in local thrift stores.

Beloved wife for 52 years of Maurizio Russi. Devoted mother of Alessandra Russi, and Adriana Russi. Loving grandmother of Justin. Dear sister of Carmen Strahan.

Visiting Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 4-8 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Funeral Thursday, March 19, 2026, 8:45 AM at the funeral home and 10 AM at Sacred Heart RC Church, Clifton. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the ASPCA, www.ASPCA.org ,in memory of Mirella, would be greatly appreciated.