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Edward R. Urso Sr.

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Edward Urso Obituary

Urso Sr., Edward R. age 73, lifetime resident of Chicago, entered into eternal rest on August 26, 2009. Edward retired as director of landscape from a prominent 40 year career with the Chicago Park District. He dedicated many timeless hours with the Midwest Institute of Park Executives (1970-1993). A contributing organizer with the Great Lakes Parks Training Institue (1971-1987). He also served as advisor on the Board of Regions (1987-1993). Extension Council Cook County Cooperative Extension Service two year term and Northern Illinois Association Board four years. His hobby was toy trains and was a member of the Train Collectors Association (1989-2009). Beloved husband and soulmate to Christine M. Urso (nee Nocita), loving father of Edward Jr. (Karen), Michael (Judy), Laura, Dawn (Todd) Ropson, Tricia (Ken) Smith, proud and loving grandfather of Valerie, Edward, Danielle, Lisa, Kara, Kristina, Tayler, Kaela, Jessica, Marissa, Colton, and Clayton, fond uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews, loving brother-in-law and friend to many. Ed was a great blessing to the people who knew him and loved him. We will treasure him for sharing his journey and will carry his energy, strength, and love in our hearts. Funeral Saturday, 9:00 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Tarcissus Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 28, 2009.

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Tom Izzo

December 17, 2009

Hello I am deeply sorry for your loss.I think maybe God has some great plans for Eddies family. I just found out tonight, again I am very sorry.

Tom Izzo & Family

Tom Izzo

December 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan Waldman

August 31, 2009

Dear Chris and Family,
Very sorry to hear that we lost a great guy! Ed had a wonderful life and touched so many!

Mike Schnabel

August 30, 2009

Very sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy and was great to work for at the Park District.

Anna Urso

August 30, 2009

Dear Urso Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Eddie, he was such a great guy!
I remember all the fun times at our house on Haymond St.
Love you guys
Cousin Anna Urso

Ginni Altieri

August 30, 2009

Chris, I want to say i am saddened to hear of Ed's passing. I will always remember working for him at the Park District. He was a great and funny man. I remember sitting in his office laughing with him. It is a big loss.

You and your family are in my prayers

Ginni Altieri

Caroline Zurawski

August 29, 2009

Chris and family - my heart goes out to all of you during this time. I will always remember Ed as he sat on the front porch. Ed always had a warm smile and a friendly wave for his neighbors. He will be missed.

Roy Whitmore

August 28, 2009

Deeply saddened to hear of ur loss...ED was a great neighbor who was always most helpful many times when I needed him.

Pam & Barney Stahl

August 28, 2009

Chris & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very stressful time.
Remember and hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness.

Carmie Marzullo

August 28, 2009

Eddie and the Urso Family,

My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. May God bless you all .

Virginia Beatty

August 28, 2009

Dear Chris:
My love and prayers are with you and all of Ed's family and friends. His memory will always be green in my heart.

The life of many of us was richer by having known and worked with Ed over the many years he represented the Chicago Park District so splendidly.

He was always generous in sharing his knowledge with the media. For 25 years I touched base with him at least four times a year while on WBBM so I could let my audience know about special events at the CPD conservatories.

I got to know him first in the years we worked on our separate exhibits in the Chicago Flower and Garden shows at McCormick Place. Over the years, crews working in the hall after midnight got to know each other quite well.

Ed and I worked together as volunteers helping promote the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service Ag Council for Cook County.

Finally, I worked for Ed and CPD as a consultant to save Garfield Park Conservatory. I bless him every time I walk through its doors.

Don and Jill Smagacz

August 28, 2009

Our deepest condolences.

Jackie & Mike Pietrucha

August 28, 2009

Chris and Family,
Our prayers are with you and your family for courage and strength during this time. I will remember the happy times we had at the CPD. Take care my friend.

Diane Hofstra

August 28, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

August 28, 2009

Eddie, Michael and Laura,

My deepest condolence to all of you on the loss of your dad. Our family fun days at Sunnybrook Farm will always be a treasure to all of us, something we will always remember and never forget.

Take Care and God Bless You.

Cousin Florence in Florida

Tracy Culen

August 28, 2009

We are so very sorry for your loss, Chris. Ed was a wonderful man, and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless! Sincerely, Rick, Tracy, Brian, Jamie, Keith, and Sarah Culen

Robert C. PennSr

August 28, 2009

Chris and Family:
It is with a sense of mixed emotions that I offer my sincere condolences to you; your family and a host of friends on the passing of Ed Urso Sr The sorrow and the pain is real.

At a time like this it is normal to be filled with sadness and mourn the loss of a highly intelligent and creative individual, a wonderful husband and partner; a father and grandfather; and just a terrific human being. At the same time the family should also use this time to celebrate the terrific life and legacy of a person who lived long and well, and was a family treasure. Rest well, my friend.

Weeping may endure for the night but joy will come in the morning!!

James J. Zito

August 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Family Grandolfo

August 28, 2009

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Sincerly,
Guy, Darlene, Guy and Carol

Russell Herberg

August 28, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

August 28, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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