John grew up in Bridgeport, CT. He graduated from Central High School and upon graduation served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean War. He attended the University of Bridgeport for Engineering, while employed at Sikorsky Aircraft. He later joined the US Postal Service as a Letter Carrier and became a member of the Million Mile Club, retiring with over 30 years of service.
John married Ramona in 1958 in Fairfield, CT. They were happily married for 57 years.
He is remembered as a devoted husband, father and doting uncle and grandfather, who loved sports and was an avid reader. He enjoyed gardening and was known for spending hours tending to his plants.
John was preceded in death by his parents Aurelio and Maria Ferrari, his brother Angelo Ferrari, and his son John Ferrari, Jr.
He is survived by his spouse Ramona Ferrari of Monroe, CT; his sons Christopher Ferrari and his wife Joyce of Oxford, CT; Richard Ferrari and his wife Susanne of Monroe, CT; Robert Ferrari of Huntington, CT; his daughter Laura Ferrari and her husband William Spencer of Monroe, CT; his grandchildren Christopher Jr. and Richard Jr.; and his brother and sister Frank and Nancy.
Viewing hours will be held Monday September 14, 2015 at Spadaccino Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike (Route 111), Monroe, CT from 9:00am – 10:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered following the wake at 11:00am at St. Jude’s Church, 707 Monroe Turnpike (Rt. 111), Monroe, CT. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1056 Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, CT.
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