Obituary Notice – Russell V. Mancuso, Jr.

Dunkirk: Russell V. Mancuso Jr., 84, of Forestville, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk. He was born in Fredonia on June 20, 1940, the son of the late Russell and Providence (Catalano) Mancuso.

  He worked as a Plumber for Fredonia State University for approximately 25 years. At one time he owned the former Russ’s Barbershop in Dunkirk and the former Russ’s Plumbing & Heating in Fredonia. Russ enjoyed gardening, working in the yard and woodworking.

  Survivors include his wife of 30 years Brenda (Shaw) Mancuso of Forestville, whom he married on November 4, 1994 in Fredonia, six daughters Annie (Rick) Dethloff, Mary (Jim) Ludemann, Lisa Schrecongost, Theresa Priolette, Erin (Kyle) Barthel, Heather Sisti, two sons Mike (James) Mancuso, Nick (Cathy) Vacanti, and a sister Betty (Tony) Sedota. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren: Ben Mancuso, Elijah and Isaac Dethloff, Jessica (Jeremy) Stoeckel, Jake Ludemann, Kyle & Megan Schrecongost, Joshua, Ryan and Tyler Priolette, Christopher Vacanti, Olivia Barthel, John (Chelsea) Blynt and AJ Blynt, four great grandchildren: Lukas Mancuso, Zoey Schrecongost, Adrinna and Braelyn Blynt and numerous nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by an infant daughter Martha Mancuso.

  As per Russell’s wishes, there will be no services observed. The family suggests memorials may be made either to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240, or to the Forestville Fire Department, Inc., PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062.

  Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.