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Salvatore "Sam" C. Cottonaro

May 22, 1927 - March 30, 2016
Racine, WI

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Visitation

Thursday, April 7, 2016
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine Location
803 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888

and on Friday 11:30 A.M. until time of service at 12:30 P.M.

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Service

Friday, April 8, 2016
12:30 PM CDT
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine Location
803 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
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Life Story / Obituary


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Salvatore Charles Cottonaro, “Sam”, Age 88 passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, May 22, 1927, son of the late Anthony and Mary (Nee: Maglio) Cottonaro.

Sam proudly served in the U.S. Army. On June 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to Joan D. Eichelberger who preceded him in death March 3, 1997. Sam was employed at Rexnord for many years retiring from Bosch. Following retirement he worked at Milwaukee Metro. Sam enjoyed playing the harmonica and squeeze box. He will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his 4 children, Char (Scott) Kraft, Sandy (Ronnie) Beasley, Mike (Kathie) Cottonaro, Joe Cottonaro (Sue Anderson); 6 grandchildren, Darcie (Jim) Kuzik, DeAnna (Mike) Martin, Ron Beasley, Kari (Shawn) Zdrojewski, Mike Cottonaro II (Autumn Owen), Nicole Cottonaro (Chris Toombs); 4 great grandchildren, Ryan, Collin, Connor, and Josh; a sister, Josie Johnson; a brother, Tony Sciano; sister-in-law, Peggy Thuriot; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a great grandson, Jordan Kuzik; his sister, Lucy Brown; brothers, Mike Cottonaro and Charlie Sciano; and daughter-in-law, Margo Cottonaro.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday, April 8, 2016, 12:30 P.M. followed by interment with full military honors at Graceland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet at the funeral home Thursday 5-7 P.M. and on Friday 11:30 A.M. until time of service at 12:30 P.M.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Sandy and Ronnie for their loving and compassionate care.

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