I cannot express how grateful I am for Michael and his team at Cusimano & Russo. The way they helped my family during the passing of our dad was amazing. They made the process seamless and helped us through all the arrangements. They helped my family during the saddest days of our lives. Michael is a gem!! I can not thank you enough. read more

I just came home from a wake from this place. There was an older woman there who's name is MARY who was EXTREMELY RUDE! She was very unprofessional and it took everything in my power not to yell from the top of my lungs and tell her off. I don't really want to go into detail as to what happened but I will be writing a letter to her boss to let him know what happened and my reason for giving this place a 1 star review. read more

From the beginning of the process to the very end, Michael Rizzotto and his team at Cusimano & Russo supported our family in laying my Father to rest with the utmost dignity and respect. Michael was extremely patient, him and his team took care of every last detail lowering the stress and allowing us to focus on each other and honor our Father. This was the 3rd time my Family has used Cusimano & Russo and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. You wont find a more professional, organized and compassionate team. We can't thank them enough for making the experience for our family and friends so memorable. read more

I cannot express how grateful I am for Michael and his team at Cusimano and Russo. What they did for our father was amazing. They made the saddest days of our lives a little less sad by doing the amazing job they did. Michael is a great soul who truly cares and it showed through the entire process. I also need to thank Elizabeth who was amazing since the moment I met her on the saddest and darkest day of my life. She did such great work. The brightest part of the wake was when I was able to tell them that I actually felt happy being in the room. That it was set up beautifully and that the tribute video was amazing. I will never forget what they have done for our father and family. Forever grateful. read more

Michael Rizzotto and his team at Cusimano & Russo made funeral planning seamless at a time of tremendous grief and overwhelm. With professionalism and compassion, they addressed every detail, so I felt assured and comforted to know that in hindsight, there would be no regrets. The day was exactly as my loved one would have wanted. I will be forever grateful to all those involved. read more

Well known funeral home that has held generations of my wife's families wakes. Staff is very helpful and compassionate. Parking is a mess. Valet but it fills up very quickly. There is no elevator but they have a handicap lift you can use. It's locked from the outside so you need to go in to let them know you will be using it. It's clean and they have numerous rooms. They are small for the most part. read more

My family made the best decision to honor our grandfather at Cusimano and Russo Funeral Home. From start to finish, Mr. Michael Rizzotto handled everything with such grace, class and compassion. He went above and beyond for my family and allowed us to honor our loved one in such a beautiful way. On behalf of myself and my family, we cannot thank Cusimano & Russo, Mr. Rizzotto, and his dedicated staff of professionals for everything they have done. You made this such a memorable experience for the entire family. Thank You, Elizabeth Botti read more

Cusimano and Russo Funeral Home, which is comprised of Michael Rizzotto, Funeral Director ,continues to provide exceptional service to every family that walks through the door. From start to finish,you feel heard, respected, and you know your loved one will be honored, respected and given the dignity they deserve. There is no other funeral home out there like Cusimano & Russo, and no other Funeral Director like Michael Rizzotto. read more

I was referred to Cusimano & Russo by a close friend when my father passed away the day before Thanksgiving. It was late in the evening, and we were told by his nursing home he had to be taken out immediately, not even taking the holiday into consideration. Despite the late hour, Michael Rizzotto and his team immediately sprung into action. Mr. Rizzotto conveyed tremendous empathy, warmth and patience from the very first phone call. I was understandably upset, but he calmly walked me through every step of the extremely difficult process. Unfortunately we were not in a place to have an in-person service due to the pandemic, but if you are in need when things go back to "normal", the facility itself is lovely (and there's a parking lot!). Despite all of this, the team conveyed warmth and humanity in every part of the process, and I am extremely grateful to them. I'd recommend them to anyone in a similar need. read more

During an historically unprecedented global disaster, Michael Rizzotto, the Funeral Director of Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home, came to the aid of my family when my sister Paula Foster passed away this week, after a long illness. Family members from Florida and California braved the "war zone"-type atmosphere of NYC, to be near my sister while she transitioned. Because we are/were unable to have a funeral, and the logistic(s) nightmare during this global crisis, Michael comforted my family in a gentle, calm, compassionate manner; responded very quickly to all phone calls and queries; efficiently and professionally took care of all the nitty-gritty details; and respectfully took care in getting our sister Paula's earthly remains, so that at a later time, we will be able to honor her with a memorial. Thank you, Michael Rizzotto. We are so grateful for your exceptional care and service. God Bless You and Yours. read more

Thank you to the Cusimano and Russo family for taking care of my family and taking care of their neighborhood especially during these hard time. They responded quickly and efficiently. I had the pleasure to deal with Michael, Mary and Brandy who have been such a pleasure to work with. Im am very thankful for all they've done to assist my family. read more

Thank you so much to Mike for handling all aspects of my father's wake. My dad passed away suddenly at 62 years old 2 days before Thanksgiving and Mike really went above and beyond for my family and I. It was a tough time trying to get my dad buried where he wanted to be buried (with his brother in Pinelawn -military cemetery). We had to get a ton of paperwork together and get approval from the cemetery. Mike did not stop working those few days and even with Thanksgiving and people taking off for the holiday Mike got it done!! We are so thankful for Mike and his professionalism. My dad looked phenomenal. Everyone commented on the fact that my dad looked so good just like himself and looked like he was sleeping. Thank you to Cusimano and Russo. You guys are awesome and really went above and beyond for us! Special thank you to Mike for all your hard work! Very much appreciated! read more

I want to thank Michael and John, the Funeral Directors for Cusimano and Russo. I also want to thank Mary, the secretary. My brother in law passed away on July 6, and I immediately told my nephew that his dad(my brother in law) need not worry because Michael and John will take care of the Funeral and Wake for Joseph Salerno ( my brother in law). I know first hand the beautiful work that Michael and John does because my mom's Funeral and Wake were recently done this past March. When my nephew, myself and other family members got together with Michael on July 7 to make the Funeral arrangements, everything worked out smooth and efficient. Michael and John both reached out to me during the Wake to make sure everything was ok. Also on a side note news flash that is very important was the fact that the mortition did marvelous work to give you the impression that my brother in law Joseph was sleeping and at peace in the coffin. John told me that the woman who did the artistic mortition work is a real professional and I attest to that. John also did beautiful work as well with the mortition. I can absolutely say that my mom's artistic mortition work was also beautiful and my mom looked like herself in a peaceful sleep in the coffin. Funerals are so important in giving the family members and friends a dignified send off into Heaven and Eternity. Cusimano and Russo Funeral Home on West 6 Street in Brooklyn NY is a place of absolute professionalism. I want to thank Michael and John the Funeral Directors, Mary the secretary,the Mortition and all the Staff at Cusimano and Russo Funeral Home for the work that they do. It doesn't go unnoticed it they should be proud of the Exceptional Service they provide in a most sad time of death of a loved one. Michael and John give back to the community and you feel like they are part of your family and that they are grieving with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Joseph DeMarco. God Bless read more

This is by far the best funeral home I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I first saw Michael and his Pall Bearers in action at St. Simon and Jude and I was sold by their professional and immaculate look that spoke volumes of how they respect what they do. They stand out above the rest not only because of their dignified style, but because they genuinely care about the families they serve. Michael has such a gentle personae that he can manage a crisis without it becoming one and maintain a serenity that never disrupts his smile. When my mother was called Home, it was Michael's dedication to every detail that left people in awe. Friends quietly asked me for their business card which I joyfully provided. Funerals are painful enough,but when you have to hire strangers to manage one of the most painful moments in life, what a God send it is when those supposed strangers become like the extended family you never knew! read more

When we had a death in the family, we were distraught and called many funeral homes but when I called Cusimano & Russo Funeral and spoke to Michael Rizzotto, he had a very comforting voice and helped us in our time of need. He helped arrange everything and we cannot thank him enough for his compassion to get us through this most difficult time. I would recommend everyone to call Michael if you need any help planning the funeral of a loved one. read more

Staff is really helpful and professional. They provided great service and helped our family through the whole process. Michael, John and Mary were great and we thank them. read more