Wilfred G. Cote

Visitation Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Visitation Time: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
Funeral Time: 10:30 am
Place of Funeral: Chapel Service at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
Funeral Notes: Family and friends are asked to begin arriving at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the Funeral Home.
Interment: All Saints Cemetery

Wilfred G. Cote
November 13, 1926 – February 1, 2024

Wilfred “Mick” G. Cote, age 97, passed away on February 1st, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Elaine A. Cote; Devoted father of Linda(the late William)Nelson; Loving son of the late Napolean and Hazel Cote; Dear brother of the late Thomas(the late Juanita) and the late Viola(the late Ed). A dear uncle to five nieces.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Napolean and Hazel Cote. Mick enlisted in the US Navy and served from September 1944 to June 1946. He married Elaine (Raber) Cote in October of 1948, and they had one daughter. They moved to Des Plaines, IL in June of 1961 where they lived for over 35 years before relocating to Bloomingdale, IL and then finally at the Oaks of Bartlett IL. Wilfred had a long career in sales. He was an avid gardener, who also enjoyed fishing and golfing. He and Elaine travelled extensively throughout the US and Europe. They enjoyed many cruise adventures.

He was warm and outgoing and will be deeply missed.