Kenneth Louis Russo, also known as Benjamin Srulowitz, 72, of Durham, passed away on February 4, 2025, at his home.  Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Klas) Russo. He was a member of Congregation Adath Israel Synagogue.  He was always very mechanically inclined.  He could take apart an entire car and put it back together. 

He is survived by two brothers, Thomas M. Russo and his wife Anne Cutler-Russo of Athol, MA and Donald P. Russo of West Coxsackie, NY; a sister-in-law Sally Anne Russo of United Kingdom and two nieces Claire Russo of Gardner, MA and Elizabeth Ellis and her husband Tyndall Ellis of Anchorage, AK.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother David Russo.

The family would like to say a special thank you for the care provided to him over the past several years by his visiting nurse and home health aides.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 10th at 10:00 am in Adath Israel Cemetery, 714 Pine Street, Middletown.  Please omit flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.