Crista Russo

Place of Birth: Putnam, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 28, 1970

Ethnicity:
*37.5% Italian
*37.5% German/Swiss-German
*12.5% English
*12.5% Ashkenazi Jewish

Crista Russo is an American musician. She is a member of the band Powers. Her songs include “Man On The Moon,” “Closer,” “Stay Gold,” “Sunshine,” and “Dance.”

Crista’s paternal grandfather was Warren Howard Biggs (the son of Leonard Arthur Biggs and Frances Cavalli). Leonard was English. Frances was of Italian descent.

Crista’s paternal grandmother was Marie Florence Compitello (the daughter of Anthony Compitello and Teresa Tessie DeFillipi).

Crista’s maternal grandfather was Hugo Buchel (the son of Joseph Buchel and Bertha Rokle). Joseph was Swiss-German. Bertha was Ashkenazi Jewish.

Crista’s maternal grandmother was Olga Jenny (the daughter of Joseph Jenny and Wilhelmmina Hasler). Olga was of German descent.