Michael Peter Russillo (October 24, 1905December 30, 2004) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 9th district from 1959 to 1965. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War and retired as a Rear Admiral.
Russillo was appointed to the Nebraska Legislature in 1959 by Governor Victor Anderson following the resignation of State Senator Karl Vogel. He was elected in 1960 and re-elected in 1962, and declined to seek a third term in 1964. In 1966, Russillo challenged State Senator Henry Pedersen Jr. for re-election in the 4th district, but lost.
Russillo died on December 30, 2004.
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