Arrangements for former BUD Program Director Russ Signorino set for May 1

A visitation and funeral service for former Building Union Diversity (BUD) Program Director Russ Signorino will be held on Sunday, May 1.

Brother Signorino, who is credited with changing the lives of hundreds of participants in the BUD program, passed away on April 21 2022, at age 70 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis. The visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon 2 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 5 p.m.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Karon E. Signorino, of Glen Carbon; a daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Luis Marino, of Ft. Myers, Fla; a son, Samuel Signorino, of Glen Carbon; a son-in-law, Cedric L. Love, of Glen Carbon; four grandchildren, Madison Love, Cameron Love, Princeton Marino and Antonio Marino; step-grandchildren, Tyler Love, Jeremy Marino and Midelis Marino; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Signorino, of St. Louis County; a sister, Marilyn Neisz of Madisonville, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Katherine (Palumbo) Signorino; a daughter, Gina Marie Signorino-Love; and a grandson, Steven Signorino.

Memorials may be made to a local charity to help brighten the day for others and may be accepted at the funeral home.