On Friday, June 24, 2016, William (Bill) F. Russo died suddenly at his home in Great Falls following a valiant fight with a brain tumor. Bill was the devoted dad of Bel and Bea, loving husband of Beth, son of Joe and Nancy, son -in-law of Jim and Donna, brother of Karen and Tony, and a caring member of his entire family. He was a senior attorney for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs and a passionate advocate on behalf of all veterans. Bill was also a responsible member of the community, president of the homeowners association for over 20 years. Bill's many accomplishments were topped by being "BDE" --Best Dad Ever-- by his daughters.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 1, at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, Virginia.