Schaumburg Live Work & Play - January/February 2009 - (Page 19) something else he lived for.” but people had more of a respect for him. I don’t know how he worked the magic that he had.” A serious Bears fan away from the job, Russo also doted over his two teenage children, Frank Jr. and Teresa. They lived in Lake in the Hills with Russo’s second wife, Jenny, whom he met when he hired the German au pair to help look after his children following the death of their mother, Francine. Russo and his kids regularly practiced their Kyuki-do moves at the AKF Martial Arts Academy in Crystal Lake. At one of the center’s recent events, a slide show was presented in honor of Russo. His passion for martial arts wasn’t necessarily an outlet for Russo to blow off steam off duty. It was more an activity to share with his children, friends said. Whatever stresses came with the job, Russo didn’t bring them home with him. “You could tell he loved his job, but he also had something else he lived for,” she said. Schaumburg dedicated a Public Safety Memorial in 2007 to honor police and fire department members. There’s a spot recognizing Anthony Gallo, the only Schaumburg firefighter to die while on duty. It’s likely Russo will soon get his own spot honoring his service. • Additional reporting by Eric Peterson Black bands cover the badges of hundreds of first responders who attended Russo’s funeral in Huntley. photos by christopher hankins/ schaumburg magazine Pallbearers fold the Schaumburg Police Department flag at services held for Frank Russo, who died in the line of duty. january/february 2009 Page 19
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