Louis J. Ferrante

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, 2 sisters, Madeline Ferrante of Niles, Toni (Larry) Norton of FL, brother, Joseph (Beth) Ferrante of Strongsville, 5 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.