Louis Cafferata

Louis John Cafferata, 85, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife, Sylvia Cafferata, with his loving children surrounding him on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Clearwater, Fla.

Louis was born on September 3, 1939 to Vivian Ostberg and Louis Lawrence Cafferata in Chicago, and lived on Osceola Avenue in the Grennan Heights neighborhood of Niles, Ill. until the age of seven. After the passing of his father when Louis was seven, his family temporarily moved to an apartment that was kitty-corner to the score board of Wrigley Field in Chicago to live with his aunt, Marie Cafferata. His mother was blessed to find love again, and they welcomed Tom Bilotti into their family; so Louis and his family moved to Skokie, Ill., where Louis lived until he married.

Louis and his wife, Sylvia, made homes in Harwood Heights and Addison, Ill., and later in the tree streets of Corinth, before settling in Clearwater, Fla. for their final chapter together.

Louis is preceded in death by his parents Louis Lawrence Cafferata, and Vivian Ostberg Cafferata; Vivian's second husband Tom Bilotti, his sister Marilyn Cafferata, and brother Lawrence Cafferata.

Louis is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sylvia Mroz Cafferata; his four children, Mary Anderson (Brad), Joseph Cafferata (Darlene), Jean Sauls (Johnny) and Thomas Cafferata (Nicole); and by his cherished grandchildren Patrick Sauls, Nicholas Cafferata, Caleb Sauls, Lily Cafferata, Louis Anderson, Camryn Heidenreich and Emily Cafferata.

A mass will be held for Louis Cafferata from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Safety Harbor, Fla. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and the church will remain open until 2 p.m. for those who would like to stay longer or stop by to pay their respects.

Flowers can be sent to Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home in Clearwater, Fla.; or in lieu of flowers, the family invites you to consider making a donation in Louis Cafferata's name to St. Jude’s, the Heart Association, or St. Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota, three of the many causes that Louis supported. To leave condolences and to find a fuller obituary, visit https://www.dignitymemorial.com/ obituaries/12505931.