FUNERAL HOME

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave.

Elmwood Park, Illinois

Anthony Cocco Obituary

Cocco, Anthony "Sonny" Loving husband of 56 years to Kathryn Ann (nee Newkirk); cherished father of Anthony Mark (Kerry), Teresa Marie (Wayne Pianovski), Daniel Mitchell (Sherece). Sonny passed away at home November 28. Papa to Zac and Sarah; Grandpa to Carly, Sierra and Dominick; Papa Tony to Matthew, Anthony and Amy Schmidt; Uncle Sonny to his nieces and nephews. Tony worked at Zenith Corporation in the Research and Development department for 25 years, then went to the University of Illinois at Chicago managing a clean room for engineering students. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago to St. James Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please omit flowers. For info: 773-889-1700. www.salernofuneralhomes.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 29, 2015.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Cocco

Sponsored by Chicago Sun-Times.

Not sure what to say?





6 Entries

Sorry for your loss. We will miss him. Will miss talking to him about our cars.

Chris Koerner

December 1, 2015

Our condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all! Papa Tony was an amazing person to have known and loved. Forever in our hearts!

Schmidt Family

November 29, 2015

Shumate Family

November 29, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Tedeschi

November 29, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the entire Cocco family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Tony rest in happiness and light. From your neighbor.

Dorothy (Potaczek) Maleski

November 29, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. May God bring you comfort during this time of sorrow. Psalms 68:20

November 29, 2015

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results

Make a Donation
in Anthony Cocco's name

Memorial Events
for Anthony Cocco

Nov

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Dec

1

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL 60707

Dec

1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. James Church

IL 60707

Funeral services provided by:

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

How to support Anthony's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Anthony Cocco's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more