Ferris, Robert J. Owner of Ferris Shell Service, dear brother or Sylvia, Bonnie, Melba, Martha and Glenda, beloved uncle to many, father of Donna and grandfather of Kyle, beloved friend of Rose, godfather of Ryan. Chapel service Friday, 8:30 p.m., at Grein Funeral Directors, 2114 W. Irving Park Rd. Interment private. Visitation Friday, 5 p.m. until time of chapel service, 8:30 p.m. 773-588-6336 or www.greinfuneraldirectors.com 
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Kenny Aytes
September 17, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Latasha Cockrell
September 9, 2008
sorry for your lost....my prayers are with you.
Carolyne Lynch
September 5, 2008
I met Bob in 1978, he was a wonderful person. you will not find to manys Bobs around. I have nothing but ggod things to say about this man. I am very sorry for the family I know this is very hard on them. My prayers are with you.
Parnell Dagnan
September 4, 2008
We were so deeply saddened by the loss of a wonderful man but yet a better Friend, Bob & his Family will always be in our Hearts
Parnell "BUD" Dagnan & Family
Gary Brewer
September 1, 2008
Bob was married to my mother from the time I was 12 until I was 18. I have always credited him with being the man that raised me. If it was not for him I don't know where I would be now. Because of him I grew up a good man and a loving father to my own children. I will miss Bob for the rest of my life. When God made him he broke the mold. There just are not many men like him left in this world.
Robert & Josephine Hanley
August 30, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy to Bob's Family. My Husband,Bob.know Bob in the late sixties, and used to take his car there for repairs.He always spoke highly of Bob Ferris.
Sincerly, Bob & Josephine Hanley
Chicago Il
Rose Burton
August 30, 2008
My lifelong friend, Thank you for all the wonderful years and memories, that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I will miss you so very much. All my love forever and always, Rose
Ryan Burton
August 30, 2008
My Godfather, my friend, my inspiration. Thank you for taking me into into your life, and loving me as your own son. I will miss you very much, you will be in my heart forever and always. I Love You, Ryan
Danielle (ferris)Thomas
August 30, 2008
I've never met Bob, but his late brother Howard was my grandpa. Bob sounds like an awesome man who will be missed.
LILIBETH PALAFOX
August 29, 2008
I've known him since my 2 boys were
still playing baseball at River Park 17 years ago and he was the sponsor
for my kids little leagues team. We surely will miss him. MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS HIM.
Laurence Hogstrom, M.D.
August 29, 2008
I have had numerous chats with Bob over the last twelve years, as recently as 2 weeks ago. He was an inspiration and a great man in so many ways. I broke down when I heard the news on TV while vacationing in Wisconsin. My condolences to all his friends and family.
Laurence Hogstrom, M.D.
Cynthia Evans
August 29, 2008
Mr. Robert Ferris was a great man. I am very saddened that this has happened to him. I have known him for 2 1/2 years. He has been one of our patients for 12 years. Although it was a short time of knowing him, it seems as though I knew him for a longer time, He will surely be missed. May GOD bless and uphold his family as the days go by. Ms. Cynthia Evans. CMA
Doctor Office
Dave Buzzek
August 29, 2008
For many years Bob had a friendly rivalry with us at the Amoco/Standard station across the street, where I started when the Shell station was still Ryan's Jungle/The Little Brown Jug. a restaurant, and a laundromat.
Paul Bonamo
August 29, 2008
Sorry to hear about Bob Iworked
for Bob in the 80's the nicest man
i ever met my prays are with
the family
Grace Mays
August 29, 2008
I had not seen Bob in many years, but had thought about him often. Rest in peace...
NORM CURD
August 29, 2008
DEAR DONNA, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. BOB WILL SURE BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTED. GOOD BYE GOOD FRIEND NORM CURD
ANITA OTTE
August 29, 2008
DONNA, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. BOB FERRIS WAS A GREAT MAN, FATHER, AND GRANDFATHER. HE LOVED YOU DEARLY. I WILL MISS HIS SMILE AND KINDNESS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE ANITA
ELA
August 29, 2008
I was only an occasional customer but I am so saddened by your loss. Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ferris.
The Staff of Grein Funeral Directors
August 29, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

me and my #1
August 28, 2008
My Grandpa, my hero, the man i love dearly, i will miss you so much and cherish the memories we had together, you were my number one, my idol. love kyle
scott belcher
August 28, 2008
I worked for Bob as a mechanic in the late 80's.....God bless you all....Scott Belcher

Donna
August 28, 2008
Bob Ferris, my father, my mentor and a wonderful grandfather to my son. The greatest man I had ever met and will ever meet. I will miss him dearly. Love you as always, Donna.

Bob's fans.
Karen Himpleman
August 28, 2008
Bob, we will all miss you. Everytime we came to chicago you always were so good to us. And Bob you always enjoyed my cheese cakes even though you weren't suppose to have them. Thank you for always being so wonderful to me and all my family especialy June, Love always Karen
Major
August 28, 2008
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sadness
From the family of the late Carl Major
Aaron J. Ferris
August 28, 2008
To my Granfather's brother,
May you go with God and know that we will always love you.

Cindy Hodges
August 28, 2008
Bob Ferris was my best friend Donna's dad and the voice of reason throughout my life. He could not possibly have ever had an enemy.
He was the wisest man I have ever known. I will miss his wisdom and his hugs most. My heart aches for Donna, Kyle, Rose and Ryan. This is such a great loss.
Steven Cedre"
August 28, 2008
To donna and Family I am so sad for your and my loss as good a man as bob was my heart is with you
Paul Kaplon
August 28, 2008
With sorrow, I offer my deepest condolences to Robert Ferris family. I have know him for 15 years, he was my friend. I have come into his station with problems with my car and he always help me. I will sincerely miss him.
Evelyn Arnold
August 27, 2008
To the ferris Family Bob was very good to my family my sister worked for him in the past and my nephew works for him in the present I am sickened that this happened to such a great man who woldnt hurt a fly may god help heal you through this rough time
rosa & randy hall
August 27, 2008
donna,sorry to here about this, bob was a great person and didnt deserve this. he will always be in our hearts.
always be in our hearts .
DON FORMELLA
August 27, 2008
~~~ I- LOST -A GOOD FRIEND~~~~
FROM BOSS TO FRIEND, HE WAS THE BEST,
(TOM) FARBIN BROS. SHELL
August 27, 2008
Though i never met you i feel your families loss as one of my own.May you rest in peace

Our Beloved Brother
Martha Aytes
August 27, 2008
Our beloved Brother, we miss you so much
Brandy Aytes-Creasman
August 27, 2008
Uncle Bob: My heart breaks that something could happen to such a wonderful person. We are going to miss your kid like smile and since of humor, willingness to always help others. Love Always, Your Great Neice Brandy, Husband Shane, Great Great Nephews Cody & Carson.
Toni Moritz
August 27, 2008
I have not seen Mr Ferris in many years. I am still saddened by the news. We used to hang out at his gas station (of all places) when we were teens. He never told us to get lost and would always say "Hi"! What a nice guy. My sympathys to the family. God Bless.
Patricia Ontiveros
August 27, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. This man was a good man that never did anything to deserve what has happened the way it did. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
julie prezzia
August 27, 2008
i am sad this has happen to a wonderful guy, freind ,my prayers goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. you have my deepest reguards to you.
Rich Wehde
August 27, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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