Charleen Anne Russo Obituary (1970 - 2014) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Russo, Charleen Anne (nee Cocci) Russo, of Chalfont, age 44, passed away on April 25, 2014. Charleen is the founder of apillowandaprayer.org a non-profit ministry that provides pillows and custom tie dye pillow cases. As a 25 year cancer survivior, Her ministry began to provide comfort to those undergoing cancer treatments but has expanded to help anyone facing struggles in their life. As she stated on her website 'My prayer is that every time you lay your head down on one of my pillows, you would truly know you are loved by a Heavenly Father who cares not only about your physical well being, but even your rest, and that you would experience this love, comfort and perfect peace. I love the tie-dye colors, knowing that each pillow is as unique as the person receiving it.' Over the past few years she has provided comfort and support through her pillows to over 200 recipients all over the world. Charleen was also actively involved in the MOPS bible study program and enjoyed volunteering and being involved at her children's schools. She is the beloved wife of L. Anthony Russo III. Loving mother of Devon, Isabella and Jared. Cherished daughter of Martin M. Cocci (Marie) and Phyllis Mortimer Bailey (William) and daughter-in-law of Louis and Lynn Russo . Devoted sister of Martin J. (Anne Marie) Cocci, Phyllis (Steven) O'Bott, Deanna (Jeremiah) Underkoffler and Andrea (James) Emig and sister-in-law of Lauren (Scott) Hagelgans. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Fri. 9 AM - 12 noon at Keystone Fellowship Church, 427 Stump Rd. North Wales, 19454. Religious Service 12 noon. Interment George Washington Memorial Park. Donations in Charleen's name may be made to one of the following: Charleen Russo Memorial Fund c/o Univest Bank & Trust Co. 195 E. Butler Avenue Chalfont, PA 18914 OR For Pete's Sake 620 West Germantown Pike Suite 250 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 www.takeabreakfromcancer.org OR The Breathing Room Foundation P.O. Box 287 Jenkintown, Pa 19046 www.breathingroomfoundation.org To share memories of Charleen please visit www.mulliganfuneralhome.com