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Samuel Ferrara Obituary

Ferrara Jr., Samuel Age 74. Beloved husband of Sophia Ferrara (nee Gradus); loving father of two children; beloved son of the late Samuel and Betty Ferrara; fond grandfather of four; dear brother of Michael (Lang) and Anthony (Kay); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, December 15, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Funeral services begin Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home until time of Chapel Service at 11:30 a.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. For more info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 14, 2017.
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I am so sorry to hear about Sam and offer my sincere condolences to the family. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

David G

December 15, 2017

Please except my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. Matthew 11:28, 29, 30

December 15, 2017

It was a pleasure working with Sam for over 30 years he will surely be missed my condolences to the family

Darnell Jones

Coworker

December 15, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for a wonderful friend and co-worker. Miss having lunch with Sam and will truly be missed.

Larry McKisic

December 14, 2017

I worked with Sam for 30 years. He was a good man. He will b missed

Thomas Schaul

Friend

December 14, 2017

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

Jim Duffy

Coworker

December 14, 2017

My deepest sympathy for the family Sam was a great guy love working with him He will definitely be missed

Armand Paoletti

Coworker

December 14, 2017

It was with great sadness that we learned of Samuel's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we hope that in a small way they help through these trying times.

December 14, 2017

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

December 14, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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December 14, 2017

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8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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