COSMO R. UTTERO

UTTERO, Cosmo R. Age 101, WWII Veteran, formerly of Wellesley, MA, passed away at his home in Bradenton, FL, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with his daughter, Elizabeth by his side. Born in Wellesley, MA, on December 24, 1923, to the late Salvatore Uttero and Annie (Dischino) Uttero. Cosmo is survived by his eight children, Linda R. Uttero of Winthrop, MA, Mary Carlson of Holden, MA, Robert J. Uttero of Merrimack, NH, Elizabeth M. Casey of Bradenton, FL, Margaret Cline of Douglas, MA, Peter J. Uttero of Clarksville, GA, John Uttero of Lakewood Ranch, FL and Ann Uttero of Natick, MA. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Cosmo served during WWII, with the U.S. Army 29th Division, landing on Omaha Beach Normandy, D-Day June 6, 1944. He was awarded two Bronze Stars, The French Legion Medal, and numerous other medals and commendations for his service. After the war ended, Cosmo met his future wife, Erika, in Germany. Cosmo and Erika were married at St. Paul's Church, Wellesley, in 1948. Sadly, Erika passed away after 50 wonderful years of marriage. She was the love of his life. He retired from The A.B. Dick Company in 1987 and enjoyed his final years in Bradenton, FL. He was loved by so many and will be missed dearly. May God grant him eternal rest. Visiting Hours will be held at The George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt.16), WELLESLEY, on Friday morning, July 18, from 9:00-10:30am. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am, at St. Paul's Church, 502 Washington St., Wellesley. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Cosmo will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham, alongside his wife, Erika, with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in memory of Cosmo to a Veterans organization of choice. Online guestbook, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100