Richard Ferretti

Richard Ferretti, 79, of Peru passed away at 10:24 p.m. Oct. 27, 2019, after a lengthy illness.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services and burial were held. Burgess Funeral Home in La Salle assisted the family.

He was born in La Salle at St. Mary’s Hospital to Louis “Louie” and Philomena “Mini” (Marini) Ferretti. On Feb. 24, 1963, at St. Hyacinth Church in La Salle he married Suzanne Soens.

He was a member of Holy Rosary Church. He was the owner/operator of Ferretti’s Foods in La Salle for over 50 years. For over 15 years he was owner/operator of Ferretti’s That’s Italian Restaurant in Sarasota, Fla.

He was a member of the Optimist Club. He was on the board of Centrella Foods. He was a member of the St. Bede Interim Club. He loved spending time with his family and every opportunity he enjoyed playing golf.

He was survived by three sons, Scott (Hope) of Oak Forest, Danny (Laura) of Plainfield and Chris (Donna) of Oak Forest; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife in 2015 and one infant son, Robert “Bobby” Ferretti.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.burgessfh.com.