Russ Musarra

Musarra home from hospital

BJ newsroom retiree Russ Musarra is home after six days in the hospital. 

Reports Russ:

"My kidneys are functioning closer to normal. Thanks to everyone for their concern and prayers. Keep 'em coming."

Russ was a BJ City Desk reporter and succeeded the late Polly Paffilas as the BJ's About Town columnist. He retired in 2000. 

Russ and wife Bev will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary April 4. They have four children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren,

They moved to Streetsboro in 2003 after living 15 years in Northfield Center and 22 in Macedonia.