Beloved husband of late Elizabeth (Bette) Ferarolis. Loving father of Michael Ferarolis, Charles Ferarolis and Susan (Chris) Cucksey. Proud grandfather of Joyce Cucksey. Beloved partner of Helen Sernka. Beloved Pops of Cindy (Jack) Bright and Doug (Daughter Lindsay) Sernka. Loved brother of Tony (Audrey) Ferris and John (Diana) Ferris. Loved brother-in-law of Steve (Jo) Heski. Survived by 10 nieces and nephews.
Growing up, Mike and his two brothers helped their father in the family owned gas station.
After high school, Mike served in the Army stationed in Germany. Mike came home from the Army to marry his High School sweetheart, Elizabeth (Bette) Joyce Heski. They were married on May 17, 1953.
They had three wonderful children; Michael, Charles and Susan. They raised their children in Wayne and Redford until moving to Livonia in 1969.
Mike earned his Bachelor degree in Engineering from Wayne State University and his Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University.
Mike’s beloved wife, Bette Ferarolis, passed April 26, 1972 after 18 years of marriage. The next chapter of his life was spent with Helen Sernka.
He worked at Ford 30+ years, where he retired in 1994. After retirement, Mike enjoyed his time playing golf, wood working, spending time with family and enjoyed the occasional lemon meringue pie.
A visitation for Mike will be held Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia, Mi 48152.
A funeral service will occur Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 36375 Joy Rd, Westland, Mi 48185.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mike's memory may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HarryjWillLivonia.com for the Ferarolis family.
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