Lou Cosso moved to Lafayette from Oakland in 1951 at age 9. His uncle owned and operated a fruit farm on 55 acres in Happy Valley. Back in Oakland people considered Lafayette, with its small size and lack of commercial offerings, to be a remote outpost. As Lou described it, however, it was a perfect place for a boy to grow up, with plenty of creeks, hills, and valleys to explore. He also kept busy with farm and family activities. Lou played football and baseball for Acalanes High School, and he returned to the area to continue his career in banking later in life.
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