ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: PATERNOSTRO, RUSSELL JOSEPH 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Friday, December 28, 2012

======================================================================= 
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml
======================================================================= 
NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be
included with the record. 
=========================================================== 

PATERNOSTRO, RUSSELL JOSEPH 
(July 21, 1941 - December 28, 2012)

==========
A photo is available for this file. Please go to
http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2012/st1212.htm 
and click to view list of photos.
==========

Russell Joseph Paternostro passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at age 71.

He leaves his beloved wife of 48 years, Mercedes Paternostro, his children 
Angela Paternostro, Robyn Ortego and spouse Tommy. He also leaves his adored 
grandsons Derek Paternostro, Brandon and Jonathon Ortego.

Russell dedicated his life to the pursuit of wellness and sports fitness. He 
was the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New Orleans Saints from 1980-
1996. Through numerous other ventures, he demonstrated his passion and devotion 
for helping people attain their health goals. He was the 2005 Award Recipient 
of the Emrich Riecke Jones Presidential Award for his exceptional 
accomplishments in the field of sports strength and conditioning. He was 
currently working with the St. Tammany Parish DA’s Office.

A native of New Orleans, he was a resident of Covington, La for the past 26 
years. A friend and mentor to so many, Russell will be remembered for his 
undying passion for people.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service 
at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 19th Ave.( Corner of Jefferson Ave. and 
E.19th Ave.), Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Visitation, AT 
THE CHURCH, will be at 10:00 AM. Church services will begin at 2:00 PM. 

Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

U.S. Veteran
===================