FORT MYERS, Fla. — John S. Ferrara, Sr., 98, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away Monday, December 9 in Fort Myers.
Born on March 29, 1915 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late John S. and Mary Polletta Ferrara and was raised and resided in Saratoga Springs most of his life. He was the last surviving sibling of four brothers and five sisters growing up in Saratoga Springs.
Employed at Ashton Fuels for many years, he also worked in the mutual department at the Saratoga Raceway for over 50 years, where he had many friends. He was an active member and former usher in St. Peter’s Parish and he was an honorary life member of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus and Saratoga Assembly 745 Fourth Degree Assembly. He will be remembered as a husband and father, devoted to his family with honor, integrity and a strong work ethic.
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Elizabeth (Kloss) Ferrara; three children, Patricia, John and James and their spouses; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 13 in the Church of St. Peter. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue.
Memorials may be made in John’s name to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to Hope Hospice, 13821 N. Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, Florida 33903.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
