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1945
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2018
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LOUIS FERRANTE Obituary
age 72, of Minerva, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in Rose Lane Care Center in Massillon. He was born July 28, 1945 in Akron to Tony and Madeline (Stillo) Ferrante. He was a life insurance agent and car salesman. He is a US Marine Veteran having served in Vietnam and is a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva where he was active in the fish fries.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda (Hughey) Ferrante whom he married Sept. 16, 1967, son, David Ferrante and fiancé, Susan Hill of FL, daughter, Monica (Brandon) Foreman of Brunswick, two sisters, Madeline Ferrante of Niles, Toni (Larry) Norton of FL, brother, Joseph (Beth) Ferrante of Strongsville, five granddaughters, Alexa and Alana Ferrante, Samantha and Megan Miletich and Katie Dillenbeck and one great grandchild on the way.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be Monday at 11:00 am in St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva with Fr. Victor Cinson as celebrant. Calling hours will be Sunday 6-8 pm at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva where a wake service will be held at 7:45 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
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Bill Carr
January 15, 2020
Two years later still remembering Lou. Every now and then I hear a rumor or bit of gossip about someone or something in the car business or Insurance business and want to call Lou to share it with him. He was the last buddy left for me to share these things with. Very sad. I will always owe Lou a debt of gratitude for encouraging me to become a Finance Manager. He also got me my first full time finance job at Charlie Cusack Ford in 1995. It turned out to be a very successful 10 year career that improved my lifestyle. Lou was a good friend. I will always remember the many times we worked together. He always made work a little more fun with some of his humor about the questionable circumstances we would find ourselves in. I still laugh today. Miss you Lou. You may be gone but never forgotten.
January 30, 2018
To my special friend Linda: You know my prayers are with you, and Louis on his journey.
Love, Patsy
January 30, 2018
Linda and family: You know how I feel, but just want to add my love and prayers.
Patsy
January 29, 2018
We are so sad. We offer our heartfelt sympathy.
Will and Rosemary
January 24, 2018
Dear Linda and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Louis' passing. I can't believe how long ago it's been since we shared our family stories at Gold Circle. I know you are surrounded by loving family and friends and I want you to know that Lee and I send our love and prayers to you and your family.May your hearts be filled with loving memories of joyful times you spent together.
Love,Marian Deltour
January 23, 2018
To the Ferrante family, i got to know Lou when we both served on APD and from family ties.
Lou was a good person who served his family and country well.
RIP Brother
Ron DiSpina
January 23, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donnie Whitworth
January 23, 2018
Dear Linda, David and Monica,
Emma and I, Donnie Whitworth sends our most sincere condolences to the family and love ones.
Lou is very special to me. In March 1972 he was my training partner. He took me under his wing and kept me alive in my rookie year on the Akron Police Department. We have shared many memories and I know how much he loved his family so I understand how much you will miss him.
May God bless you and give you His peace. Donnie & Emma Whitworth
Barbara (Hausch) Rowles
January 22, 2018
Dear Linda, Monica, David, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Louie's passing and send my condolences to you all. I remember Louie from way back in grade school! He was a good guy, polite and kind! May he rest in peace. I hope fond memories help to comfort you at this difficult time! God bless you!
January 22, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. John 6:40.
celeste trace
January 22, 2018
Linda,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family!
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have many memories of you and Louie at the family reunions. You were always fun to visit and chat with. Much Love & Sympathy,
Celeste (DeRosa) Trace & Family
TJ
January 22, 2018
May the God of peace give comfort, support and bless the family during this difficult time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rom.15:33.
Tiffany Hunter
January 21, 2018
Ferrante Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Louis was a good soul who will be forever missed. Much love.
Tiffany
Tina Grady
January 21, 2018
A great man.When he was a police officer in Akron Ohio he was so kind to me! Believe it or not it kept me going through a lot of years.He will be missed by all. A great cousin!
Jan Keating
January 20, 2018
Linda,
We are so sad to hear of Lou's passing. He was a great person and will be missed by many people. Please let your family and friends help you during this time. You are in our prayers.
Love, John and Jan
Bill Carr
January 20, 2018
SWEET LOU was the nickname your buddies in the car business gave you years ago. That was because of your sweet smile and kind and compassionate heart. You were one of the good guys. For 25 years you were my trusted friend and confidant. I thank you for all the career advise you shared with me. I will remember the countless times we laughed and told stories about our job situations and the characters we met through the years some good and some not so good. Lou you may have left this world but I will never forget you my friend. May you RIP and God Bless your family. Bill Carr
Nancy Zinn
January 20, 2018
Linda , I am so sad for your loss, keeping you and your family in my prayers and thoughts.. Love , Nancy
January 20, 2018
Semper Fi Marine, RIP.
Madeline Ferrante
January 20, 2018
Lou, my handsome, courageous big brother.
I will remember going dancing with you and Linda.
I will remember our many good times on the boat.
I am grateful the three of us went to Daytona Beach in 2013.
You were so smart and so funny.
I will love you forever. Madeline
Bonnie Parrish
January 19, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I always had fun with Lou at the fish fries. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bonnie Parrish
Mike and Cheryl Williams
January 19, 2018
So sorry to hear of Louis passing. Prayer for the family.
Anne Nites
January 19, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Cousin Anne, George and Natalie Nites
Dave & Jan Vance
January 19, 2018
So sorry for your loss. We love you guys.
Sally Karlen
January 19, 2018
Linda, I am so very sorry, for your loss My thoughts, & prayers are with you all.
Love & Hugs
~Sally~
Kathy and George Krauss
January 19, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
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