Terry Lee Cottonaro Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Terry Lee Cottonaro of Murphysboro, Illinois, born in Mount Vernon, Illinois, who passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Terry Lee may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his father Vincent Joseph Cottonaro, Jr.; and his brother Tom Cottonaro. He is survived by: his mother Patricia Lorraine (Ferguson) of Murphysboro; his wife Jane Cottonaro; his daughter Carmen Murphy; his son-in-law Colin Murphy; his granddaughter Corin Murphy of Broomfield, Colorado.; and his sister Karen Moore of Auburndale. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, and a large circle of close friends.
