In Memory of Vito Gabrial Ferretti

Vito Gabrial Ferretti left this world on February 15, 2022 at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Anna Ferretti, wife Delores Dill Ferretti, daughter JoAnn Ferretti Nass, son Michael Ferretti.

He was born in Wilmette, Illinois November 25, 1928. Vito is survived by his loving wife Beatrice of 50 years, son Joseph, daughter Gina Ferretti Fritz (Hugh), son John (Teresa), son Stephen (Mary), daughter Mary Jo Ferretti, daughter Amy Ferretti Graczyk (Matthew), 16 Grandchildren – Christopher, Michael, Eleanor, Hugh Jr., Angela, Mary, Sara, Robert, Nicole, A.J., Katie, Juli, Erik, Nicholas, Samuel, and Isabel. Six great grandchildren - Quinn, Ari, Joe, Donna, Ellie, Viktor. Vito truly was the “glue” that kept his family together.

Vito received his diploma from New Trier High School in Winnetka and an Electrical Engineering Degree from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. After completing his education, Vito served in the Military during the Korean War. Over the years he built two successful businesses. – Ferretti Floors and Ferretti Management Company. He was a long-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wilmette. He and his wife, Beatrice, moved to Marco Island, Florida in 1998 where they celebrated many great moments entertaining family and friends.

This incredibly special man enjoyed a very active and generous life. He was an amazing storyteller and a friend to everyone he met. His gift of wisdom was often shared in a joke, a poem or prayer. Vito enjoyed many hours of golf and excelled at playing a good game of ping-pong, pool or cards. He was a life-long Cubs fan. He and his family loved to travel throughout the United States and internationally. He loved gardening and the joy of seeing his pineapples, figs and avocados grow. He was constantly learning and his passion for baking bread became a treasured hobby in his final years.

Vito’s wit, his smile and presence will be missed by all who knew and loved him. We will always carry his memory in our hearts.