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Cosimo Ferraro Obituary

Ferraro D.V.M., Cosimo Passed away at age 96 on May 4th, 2018, affectionately known as "Cutts" to his family, he was simply "Doc" to his friends. His long life was filled with many accomplishments that he often accredited to his unwavering faith in the teachings of the Catholic Church. He was born in Guelph, Ontario Canada, and knew early on that he wanted to spend his life caring for animals. A 1947 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, Cosimo always said that veterinary medicine was not only a vocation but an avocation! After graduation, he launched his career by boarding a train in Guelph to explore the world and finally landed in Chicago. Once here, he broadened his work in several animal hospitals as well as the Chicago Stock Yards. Cosimo opened his first animal hospital after falling in love and joining forces with a pretty young girl at a YMCA dance. In many ways, they were opposites -- he was tall and dark, she was a petite blond with sparkling green eyes. Together, they formed a very dynamic team! Married in 1953, they soon settled in Oak Park. Cosimo went on to own two more successful practices while nurturing a growing family of six children. He was also very active in the American, Illinois State and Chicago Veterinary Medical Associations and The Knights of Columbus reaching the level of Grand Knight, as well as serving his community through his local parish. Left to honor Cosimo and remember his love include Dolores, his wife of 65 years; his six children -- Susan Ferraro, Christopher Ferraro (Angie), Carolyn Ferraro, Peter Ferraro, Helene Ferraro Harlovic (Rick) and Cosmo Ferraro; his three beloved grandsons -- Trinian Donohoe, Matthew Harlovic and Peter Harlovic; and his many beloved nieces and nephews. The Ferraro family will greet friends and family Monday May 7, 2018 from 5-9 P.M. at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home (Anthony P. Cappetta & Son, Directors), 10501 W. Cermak Rd. (two blocks west of Mannheim Rd.), Westchester, IL. Funeral Tuesday May 8, at 9 A.M. from the funeral home to Ascension Catholic Church, 808 S. East Ave., Oak Park, IL for a 9:45 A.M. Funeral Mass. Entombment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Cosimo's name to The Knights of Columbus or the Chicago Veterinary Medical Foundation. Info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2018.
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Doc
was a good nature,d man he loved animals
i recall doc working on animals from the zoo he
operated on a gorilla doc was like a second father to me i grew up next door to him Deloris was always putting time thought and care into her family and taking great pride in them Deloris would spend hours cooking Italian for Doc and the family till she got it right that is time thought and care that is only one thing that makes the love of a family but it is binding. church was another thing that was important to doc as well as education ..i pray god has changed with age as has doc.. live the experience i always say god needs to do it to so he can understand the life experience of each of us god bless

Michael Regan

November 14, 2018

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Cutts, and am very sorry that I am not able to attend his funeral. My wife, Gloria (recently deceased and Cutts' niece) and I had and I will continue to have so many fond memories of Cutts and Dolores, especially over the past several years when they were able to visit with us in Guelph and also at our cottage at Georgian Bay. When visiting with Cutts, we invariably got into animated discussions about world events - politics, history, science - he had such a vast range of interests and knowledge. He has left an amazing legacy with his immediate and extended family, and my love and prayers go out to them and especially Dolores.

Richard Flaman

May 8, 2018

Our heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Dr. Ferraro. May he Rest In Peace and May his survivors find solace in their memories and stories of this man whose life touched many.

Bob and Jim Douglas and Sphatt

May 8, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

May 7, 2018

He was a wonderful man and great vet!

Amy Karraker

May 6, 2018

cosmo ferraro

May 6, 2018

DOLORES AND FAMILY, THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT I CAN GIVE THAT WILL EASE THE PAIN,BUT KNOW THAT CUTTS HAD A STRONG FAITH AND NOW HE'S WHERE HE'S BELIEVED HIS WHOLE LIFE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GIVE YOU SOME PEACE OF MIND KNOWING HE'S IN HEAVEN BOB WESTLUND

BOB westlund

May 6, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Words cannot ease the pain of losing someone you love. May the God of loving kindness and compassion console your grieving heart during this difficult time. Psalms 94:18-19.

May 5, 2018

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