Asked to express his feelings on Jim Costello, Russo reflected: "He's the most amazing man I've ever known. Words that come immediately to mind when I think of Jim are love, admiration, and respect. He has literally been like a father to me and he has influenced my life more than anyone else. Over the twenty-six years we've had our differences on occasion…that's only natural and human, but today, I think more highly of Jim Costello than any other man I know."