EMS Lt. Alison Russo served her Long Island community as a volunteer paramedic for decades, in addition to working for the FDNY. Russo's neighbors and loved ones are still grappling with her shocking death. GusoffTV reports.
, community members lined the streets leading to Commack Abbey Funeral Home and flags across Huntington were lowered in tribute to a woman whose mission was to save lives. "Every single one of us is shocked, to say the least," said Katie Donegan, of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad."I think that giving to others and service was just really her biggest love in life." "Keep my mother in your thoughts.
At age 61, Russo logged a lifetime of service. She was a first responder at the World Trade Center, worked 12-hour days and relished the opportunity to train younger paramedics. "She said 'I feel like they're my kids,'" said Russo's friend Jackie Gardiner."She loved her work. She was trying to make as much money as she could to 65 years old and just enjoy life." Russo was known for her big, warm personality on her Huntington Station block.
"I have no words. I think this world is going crazy," said neighbor Monica Soberal."She survives the pandemic ... and this is just, savage." while on duty with FDNY. "She was feisty, fiery, had just this bright, bubbly personality that just made her light up a room," said Donegan."A huge, huge loss.""She would sit out on her porch and she would talk to the people that were walking past. She knew the kids, she knew every dog's name that passed by. She was a people person," said Gardiner. Russo is survived by her daughter, parents and brother. The first aid squad members said her legacy will live on in their hearts.
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