Obituary of Ferruccio (Fred/Freddy) Ferraro

FERRARO, Ferruccio (Fred/Freddy) - Fred passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2015 at the United Mennonite Nursing Home in Vineland at the age of 88. Fred was born April 2, 1927 in Mangone, Calabria, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in the early 1950's. On February 2, 1969 he married his wife, Crisitina. Fred was an Electrician for over 50 years. He literally lit up most of St. Catharines! Freddy didn't think of it as work but as a way to make many new friends. Fred loved his garden and his tomatoes. He was one of the founding members of Club Roma. He also loved playing with his grandchildren. Fred is predeceased by his wife Cristina in 1994. He is survived by his sisters Ada and Franca (Silvio). Proud father to his three children, Heloise (Glen) Curnock of St. Catharines, Carla (Sam) Hamam of Toronto and Lenny (Natalie) Ferraro of St. Catharines. Very proud Nonno to his six grandchildren, Theodore and Alexander, Thomas and Cristina, and Coen and Charlie. We would like to thank all the care staff at The United Mennonite Home for their exceptional care. Fred really enjoyed his time there. Visitations will be held at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Vigil Prayers will take place at 3p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Alfred's Church, 272 Vine Street on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11a.m. Entombment will follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery in St. Catharines. In lieu of flowers, cheque donations may be made to the United Mennonite Nursing Home in Vineland.