Left to right:
Peter Russo has fished for 30 years and is a fourth generation fisherman. He was co-owner and captain of the Jessica D. and the Mary and Josephine. Peter now co-owns the Miss Trish II and works as crew and engineer. He is the son of Leonardo and brother to Vincenzo.
Lenny Russo has been fishing as a crewman, on and off, for ten years. He joined the Army Reserve, went on to college and now fishes his family vessel full time. He is a fifth generation fisherman.
Leonardo Russo was 90 years old when this photograph was taken; he passed away on January 26, 2014. Leonard began fishing in 1936 in Sicily and retired 52 year later to work shore side mending nets with his sons. He was co-owner and captain of the Sacred Heart and the Miss Trish. Leonardo was a third generation fisherman.
Vincenzo “Enzo” Russo has been fishing for 42 years. He was co-owner and captain of Miss Trish and the Mary & Josephine. He and his brother Peter currently co-own and skipper the Miss Trish II. He is a fourth generation fisherman and father to Lenny.
Nicolo “Nick” Vitale has been fishing as a crewman for 15 years.