Lucy V. Russo

Coteau - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for Lucy V. Russo, 89, who passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Hospice of Acadiana's Calcutta House.

Rev. Mark Miley will be the Celebrant. Rev. Mark Derise will con-celebrate.

Entombment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home on Sunday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and will resume on Monday from 8:00 am until 10:00 am.

A rosary, led by Rev. Mark Miley, will be prayed at 6:00 pm on Sunday.

Lucy Mary Viator Russo was born in Coteau, Louisiana on December 22, 1936, to the late Ovey and Elmina Blanchard Viator. During her career, she worked as a telephone operator for Bellsouth, taught French in the French Cultural Language Program, and was a paraprofessional for special needs children in Iberia Parish Schools where she was respected and loved.

In her spare time, Mrs. Lucy enjoyed sewing, Cajun dancing, reading, and playing Pokeno, but time spent with her family (especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren) was what she cherished most. She will be deeply missed.

Mrs. Russo is survived by her children, Corky Russo (Holly) of Benton, and Ellen Russo Gary (Dr. Wayne Gary) of Youngsville; son-in-law, Rev. Mark Miley of New Iberia; sister, Charlene Guillot of New Iberia; grandchildren, Catherine Chishti (Mateen), Alex Miley (Tiffany), Dr. Victoria Frischhertz (Dr. Jason Frischhertz), Elise Short (Will), Gabrielle Canterbury (Matt), Emily Golden (Daniel), Sydney Key (Hunter), Anna Claire Russo, Alec Andrade (Bailey), Keaton Andrade (Raelynn), Caroline Gary, Elizabeth Gary, William Gary, and Olivia Gary; great-grandchildren, Sofina Chishti, Elyas Chishti, Zara Chishti, Roman Miley, Miranda Miley, Lincoln Miley, Abel Miley, Jack Frischhertz, Eloise Frischhertz, Grey Frischhertz, Ledger Golden, Griffin Golden, Cambria Golden, Turner Bryan, Titus Key, Nolan Andrade, and Nellie Rae Andrade; April Byrom (Richie), who was like a daughter; special great-nephew, Blake Byrom (Amelie); special great-nieces, Avery Byrom Bordes (John), Rosie Short, and Violet Short; and special great-great-nephew, Everett Byrom. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest Russo, Sr.; daughters, Renee’ Russo Miley and Jacquline Russo Dubroc; and siblings, Clara David, Alexis Viator, Liz Viator, Olive Chatagnier, Howard Viator, Anita Broussard, Linda Giarratanro, Johnny Viator, and Tony Viator.

Pallbearers are Blake Byrom, Alec Andrade, Mateen Chishti, Chase Mire, Alex Miley, and Jason Frischhertz.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331).