I regret to inform our members and the industry that a good friend of ours, former Senate President and Acting Governor John F. Russo, Sr. has passed away at age 84. John was an outstanding legislator, family man and friend who enjoyed his life as much as anyone I know. He will be greatly missed by many. The following is the notice that was sent by PPAG, the lobbying firm he was with and that represents MBANJ in Trenton.