John P. Ferriter

Casco - John Patrick Ferriter - known as Jack to most - was born April 19, 1937, at Georgetown University Hospital, the son of Rear Admiral Charles A. Ferriter, and Ann (Flanigan) Ferriter. From an early age, Jack was known as a merry prankster, a stalwart athlete, and an inquisitive intellect.

He attended the United States Naval Academy, and obtained Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. It was while a student at UNH that Jack met the love of his life, Carol (Sweetser), whom he married in 1962, and who remained his steadfast partner in life until her death in 2003.

Jack was famous for feats of prowess, such as swimming across the Piscataqua River from Seavey Island, Maine to Pierce Island, N.H. and back, diving from numerous high bridges, rowing from Rye N.H to Portland Maine in an open boat, and many other wonderful adventures.

Jack was a career professional employee of the Maine Department of Corrections, working as a staff psychologist for many years, principally at the state youth facilities in South Portland, Maine. His devotion to youthful offenders and to his coworkers was unwavering. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family, and well remembered by all who knew him. Ave Atque Vale!

A graveside service will be celebrated on Friday September 29, 2017 at 10:00 am at Evergreen Cemetery, Stevens Avenue, Portland ME. Services are being handled by Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford ST, Portland ME 207-775-3763. You may offer your condolences or share your stories at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com