Whitley "Whit" Ray Russo

August 14, 1986 - September 28, 2016

Russo, Whitley "Whit" Ray, baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection on Wed., Sept. 28, 2016 at the age of 30. Beloved husband of Ashley Russo. Cherished son of Tracy and Mark Russo. Dear brother of Sophia (Mike Notorangelo), Katie and Anna Russo. Dear grandson of Edith and Emerson Laird, and Bob, Lee and Anne Russo. Dear son-in-law of Diana and Richard Loewe. Our dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. His adventurous spirit was always dreaming big, but his heart was rooted in his family and friends. His passions included waterskiing, sailing, Washington University racing, fixing anything broken and reading. He was tremendously involved in the community through St. Louis Children's Hospital, Pedal for the Cause and the St. Louis Crisis Nursery. Services: Funeral Mon., Oct. 3, 9:15am from BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West, 2211 Clarkson Road (at Wilson) for a 10am Mass at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 530 S. Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions to the Olin Business School at Washington University would be appreciated. Online guestbook at buchholzmortuary.com. VISITATION SUN, 1-7PM.