World War II, S Sgt. US Army
Cosmo Federico died Thursday, Dec. 4, at his home in Leadville. Federico was 79 years old. He was born on July 12, 1924, in Northville, Mich. His parents were the late John and Jenny (Villadoro) Federico.
As an infant, Federico moved to Colorado with his family, settling in Aguilar. After graduating from Aguilar High School, Federico attended Trinidad Junior College before entering the United States Army. Folloing an Honorable Discharge, Federico returned to Colorado where he received his teaching degree from Adams State College.
While in Alamosa, Federico met the love of his life, the former Frances Hotz. They were married on June 14, 1952 in Alamosa and then moved to Climax where Cosmo worked for the Fremont Trading Co.
Eventually the couple moved to Leadville where Federico began his teaching and coaching career. It was apparent to any student, parent or fellow teacher that teaching was Federico's calling in life. He was just simply so good at it. Moreover, he loved his profession.
Federico loved sports of all kinds and remained active and interested in coaching after his retirement. He also enjoyed bowling.
Federico was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and the Leadville B.P.O.E. Lodge #236
He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. Federico is survived by his wife, Frances, in Leadville; one son, Cosmo, Jr. (Debbie) in Tempe, AZ., two daughters, Janet (Ron) Garrett and Felicia Federico, both in Leadville; one brother, Leonard (Gay) Federico, in Turner, Ore.; nine grandchildren, Thomas, Matthew, Timothey, Lisa, Garrett, Cosmo Federico III, Dominick, Dante & Nicholas Federico and two great grandchildren, Samantha & Lindsay Garrett. Federico is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Annunciation Church. Father Jay Jung officiated. Musicians were Dave and Carol Schutte and Neil V. Reynolds. Pallbearers were Federico's grandsons.
Federico was laid to rest in Elk's Rest Cemetery with committal services by the officers of the Elk's. The family received friends at a reception hosted by the lodge.
Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home. The family suggests that those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Lake County High School Athletic Dept., 1000 W. 4th St., Leadville, CO 80461.
Cosmo Federico died Thursday, Dec. 4, at his home in Leadville. Federico was 79 years old. He was born on July 12, 1924, in Northville, Mich. His parents were the late John and Jenny (Villadoro) Federico.
As an infant, Federico moved to Colorado with his family, settling in Aguilar. After graduating from Aguilar High School, Federico attended Trinidad Junior College before entering the United States Army. Folloing an Honorable Discharge, Federico returned to Colorado where he received his teaching degree from Adams State College.
While in Alamosa, Federico met the love of his life, the former Frances Hotz. They were married on June 14, 1952 in Alamosa and then moved to Climax where Cosmo worked for the Fremont Trading Co.
Eventually the couple moved to Leadville where Federico began his teaching and coaching career. It was apparent to any student, parent or fellow teacher that teaching was Federico's calling in life. He was just simply so good at it. Moreover, he loved his profession.
Federico loved sports of all kinds and remained active and interested in coaching after his retirement. He also enjoyed bowling.
Federico was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and the Leadville B.P.O.E. Lodge #236
He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. Federico is survived by his wife, Frances, in Leadville; one son, Cosmo, Jr. (Debbie) in Tempe, AZ., two daughters, Janet (Ron) Garrett and Felicia Federico, both in Leadville; one brother, Leonard (Gay) Federico, in Turner, Ore.; nine grandchildren, Thomas, Matthew, Timothey, Lisa, Garrett, Cosmo Federico III, Dominick, Dante & Nicholas Federico and two great grandchildren, Samantha & Lindsay Garrett. Federico is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Annunciation Church. Father Jay Jung officiated. Musicians were Dave and Carol Schutte and Neil V. Reynolds. Pallbearers were Federico's grandsons.
Federico was laid to rest in Elk's Rest Cemetery with committal services by the officers of the Elk's. The family received friends at a reception hosted by the lodge.
Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home. The family suggests that those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Lake County High School Athletic Dept., 1000 W. 4th St., Leadville, CO 80461.
World War II, S Sgt. US Army
Cosmo Federico died Thursday, Dec. 4, at his home in Leadville. Federico was 79 years old. He was born on July 12, 1924, in Northville, Mich. His parents were the late John and Jenny (Villadoro) Federico.
As an infant, Federico moved to Colorado with his family, settling in Aguilar. After graduating from Aguilar High School, Federico attended Trinidad Junior College before entering the United States Army. Folloing an Honorable Discharge, Federico returned to Colorado where he received his teaching degree from Adams State College.
While in Alamosa, Federico met the love of his life, the former Frances Hotz. They were married on June 14, 1952 in Alamosa and then moved to Climax where Cosmo worked for the Fremont Trading Co.
Eventually the couple moved to Leadville where Federico began his teaching and coaching career. It was apparent to any student, parent or fellow teacher that teaching was Federico's calling in life. He was just simply so good at it. Moreover, he loved his profession.
Federico loved sports of all kinds and remained active and interested in coaching after his retirement. He also enjoyed bowling.
Federico was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and the Leadville B.P.O.E. Lodge #236
He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. Federico is survived by his wife, Frances, in Leadville; one son, Cosmo, Jr. (Debbie) in Tempe, AZ., two daughters, Janet (Ron) Garrett and Felicia Federico, both in Leadville; one brother, Leonard (Gay) Federico, in Turner, Ore.; nine grandchildren, Thomas, Matthew, Timothey, Lisa, Garrett, Cosmo Federico III, Dominick, Dante & Nicholas Federico and two great grandchildren, Samantha & Lindsay Garrett. Federico is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Annunciation Church. Father Jay Jung officiated. Musicians were Dave and Carol Schutte and Neil V. Reynolds. Pallbearers were Federico's grandsons.
Federico was laid to rest in Elk's Rest Cemetery with committal services by the officers of the Elk's. The family received friends at a reception hosted by the lodge.
Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home. The family suggests that those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Lake County High School Athletic Dept., 1000 W. 4th St., Leadville, CO 80461.
Cosmo Federico died Thursday, Dec. 4, at his home in Leadville. Federico was 79 years old. He was born on July 12, 1924, in Northville, Mich. His parents were the late John and Jenny (Villadoro) Federico.
As an infant, Federico moved to Colorado with his family, settling in Aguilar. After graduating from Aguilar High School, Federico attended Trinidad Junior College before entering the United States Army. Folloing an Honorable Discharge, Federico returned to Colorado where he received his teaching degree from Adams State College.
While in Alamosa, Federico met the love of his life, the former Frances Hotz. They were married on June 14, 1952 in Alamosa and then moved to Climax where Cosmo worked for the Fremont Trading Co.
Eventually the couple moved to Leadville where Federico began his teaching and coaching career. It was apparent to any student, parent or fellow teacher that teaching was Federico's calling in life. He was just simply so good at it. Moreover, he loved his profession.
Federico loved sports of all kinds and remained active and interested in coaching after his retirement. He also enjoyed bowling.
Federico was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and the Leadville B.P.O.E. Lodge #236
He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. Federico is survived by his wife, Frances, in Leadville; one son, Cosmo, Jr. (Debbie) in Tempe, AZ., two daughters, Janet (Ron) Garrett and Felicia Federico, both in Leadville; one brother, Leonard (Gay) Federico, in Turner, Ore.; nine grandchildren, Thomas, Matthew, Timothey, Lisa, Garrett, Cosmo Federico III, Dominick, Dante & Nicholas Federico and two great grandchildren, Samantha & Lindsay Garrett. Federico is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Annunciation Church. Father Jay Jung officiated. Musicians were Dave and Carol Schutte and Neil V. Reynolds. Pallbearers were Federico's grandsons.
Federico was laid to rest in Elk's Rest Cemetery with committal services by the officers of the Elk's. The family received friends at a reception hosted by the lodge.
Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home. The family suggests that those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Lake County High School Athletic Dept., 1000 W. 4th St., Leadville, CO 80461.
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