“Everyone will rise again” is not just a saying here at Cimitero di Cassina Ferrara. It is a testament to the enduring history of this sacred place. We stand at the entrance of Cimitero di Cassina Ferrara. It is more than just a burial ground. This is a final resting place with a story etched in every stone.
Cimitero di Cassina Ferrara is located in the frazione of Cassina Ferrara. Cassina Ferrara is a part of Saronno in the province of Varese. This serene location offers a tranquil escape. It lies to the northeast of Saronno’s bustling center near Rovello Porro. Also nearby are Cogliate and Ceriano Laghetto.
Let’s take a step back in time. Cassina Ferrara was once an independent comune or municipality. It boasted its own parish dedicated to San Giovanni Battista. Historical records from 1751 show Cassina Ferrara as a village. It had 329 inhabitants. For a brief period of five years it became part of the province of Varese in 1786. The administrative affiliations shifted multiple times. This happened in 1791, 1798, and 1799.
In 1805 when the Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed the village had 364 residents. It again changed its administrative center. This time it moved into the province of Como. However in 1812 a royal decree by Napoleon led to its suppression. Cassina Ferrara was annexed to Rovello.
With the return of the Austrians the comune of Cassina Ferrara was reinstated. The borgo or village reached 542 inhabitants in 1853. By 1859 the population grew to 609. In 1861 there were 677 residents. The final suppression of communal autonomy occurred in 1869. This was by royal decree of Vittorio Emanuele II. It defined a perpetual union with Saronno. There had been no previous administrative ties between the two centers.
Moving into the 20th century Cassina Ferrara had about 1200 residents. Most of them were Lombard workers. They dedicated their lives to the historic De Angeli Frua factory. “La Cassina” as it was known in Saronno was famous. It was known for its numerous religious festivals. These celebrations revolved around the parish of San Giovanni Battista.
The latter half of the 1900s saw a surge in population. It quickly grew to 3000. The small district of Saronno expanded. By the early 2000s after the construction of Parco Lura it boasted almost 7000 residents.
Today Cimitero di Cassina Ferrara stands. It is a testament to the passage of time and the lives of those who shaped this community. As you wander through the rows consider the stories. Think about the families. Reflect on the individuals who once called Cassina Ferrara home. The cemetery’s opening hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM.