Our deepest condolences to the family of Pierre Russo (SPC 1942-49), who passed away on 21 July 2026, aged 94.

Pierre was both a day student and a boarder and followed in the footsteps of his father Chechino (Ken) and uncle Peter, who attended SPC in the 1920s.

We were delighted to welcome Pierre back to the College two years ago. Pierre shared many happy memories while walking around the school and proudly brought back his 1947 wrestling trophy, read the story here 

Pierre, pictured as SPC wrestling champion in the 1947 College Annual.

Pierre became a journalist after finishing his schooling at St Pat’s. He started his career at the Ballarat Courier and then moved to The Argus newspaper for seven years, before finishing off as a foreign news editor at The Age until his retirement.

Pierre, pictured in his Matriculation class photograph, in 1949.