Schaumburg Police Mourn Loss Of Veteran Officer

SCHAUMBURG, IL — The Schaumburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its finest. Officer Ross Urso, 50, died Wednesday following a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, according to a news release.

Urso served 21 years of dedicated service with the Schaumburg Police Department. He chose to work predominantly on the north side of the village, on the midnight and day shifts. In Sept. 2010, he became a field training officer and helped establish professional standards and job performance for new recruits. Urso served as an informal leader and friend to all and was well known for his exceptional police abilities and compassion as a person.

During his career, he earned seven Honorable Mentions, five Group Citations, and many additional honors and awards, according to the news release. He also received many written compliments and appreciation letters from a multitude of members for his service to the community.

Urso is remembered as a humble person who knew what professionalism was all about. He truly exemplified our core values and was always there to help others carry the weight of whatever the work was that needed to be done.

“Ross was a great police officer who everyone respected. His generosity knew no limits and he was a friend to anyone in need. He will be missed by all but never forgotten,” said Commander Pat Quane, who knew Urso, for his entire career.

The Schaumburg Police Department’s front entrance is adorned with the purple and black bunting and Schaumburg officers will wear the black band across their badges in memory and honor of Urso, according to the news release.
"Ross was a hardworking and dedicated officer but more importantly, was a good person. He will be missed but the excellent service he provided to the Schaumburg community will live on," Police Chief Bill Wolf said.

Urso is survived by his wife, Denise, and their three children, Rossi, Jackie, and Michael.

The entire Schaumburg Police Department expresses its deepest sympathies to Urso’s family and friends on their loss and mourns the loss of a friend and colleague.

Visitation is planned from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at Salerno's Rosedale Chapel Home, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle. Funeral arrangements are being held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 30W350 Army Trail Road, Wayne.

Immediately after church services, the procession will travel to Mount Emblem Cemetery, 520 E. Grand Ave, Elmhurst, where Ross will be laid to rest.