Mr. Phillip Frederick Ferretti

Born in Herbert, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1926 to Fea Damiani and Filippo Ferretti, Phillip was the fifth of eight sons. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene (Gino), Jerry, Emidio (Emmit), Algerie (Alger), Frank, Elsino and an eighth son who died at birth, Adamo (Adam).

Phillip dedicated much of his early life to the service of the United States military. He graduated from 8th Army Automotive Maintenance School on September 6, 1946 and was then stationed in Yokohama, Japan during the U.S. Army occupation. Upon his discharge, he received correspondence from Henry Kissinger of the U.S. Armed Forces thanking him for his service.

Phillip was married to Jewel Marguerite Berry on December 10, 1944.

Initially working as a gasoline semi-truck driver, Phillip was a prolific member of Teamsters Local 283, Joint Council 43, Teamster’s Central States; ultimately, serving as Vice-President of Local 283 in Wyandotte, Michigan.

As the middle son of seven sons, Phillip served as the Italian Patriarch of the Ferretti Family for over a decade and provided much guidance to his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Phillip was married to Jewel Marguerite Berry on December 10, 1944. Phillip was preceded in death by his wife and lifetime love of 64 years. Jewel will be his queen throughout eternity.

“Pap” is survived by his daughter, Judith Thomas, his son, Phillip John Ferretti, his grandchildren Clinton Thomas, Chelsea Omoss, Olivia Paine, Brittney Hewett, and Jill Rosenspire, and his great-grandchildren, Kingston Frederick Thomas, Mia Marie Thomas, Eliana Jewel Omoss, Madeline Emma Omoss, Emilia James Paine, Sydney Berry Hewett and Alice Jewel Rosenspire.

A private Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home at 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034. (817) 498-5894.

In lieu of flowers, the Ferretti Family asks for donations to Baby Lyla’s Angel Foundation, Attn: First National Bank of Texas, Felicia Cyphers at 605 W. Hwy. 114, Southlake, Texas 76092.

Lyla Marie Thomas is the child of Emily Marie Thomas (deceased). Lyla is the first great-grandchild of “Pap”. She tragically passed at 18 months of age in 2004.