Wallace George Ferrara

A graduate of Holy Cross High School in 1965, Wallace was an accomplished athlete who excelled in football. During his junior year in 1963, he helped lead his team to an undefeated season, defeating Jesuit High School in both the City Championship and State Championship games and winning the MVP award that year. His athletic passion extended into adulthood, as he became an original member of the New Orleans Rugby Football Club (NORFC) in the 1970s and later played and traveled with the Crescent City Rugby Football Club (CCRFC) throughout that era.

Wallace graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry in 1991. Over his career, he earned certifications to teach Elementary grades, General Science, Physics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, and Biology. For 43 years, he taught in both private and public schools throughout Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard Parishes. Though he retired from formal education in 2019, his passion for teaching has never wavered.

Wallace is survived by his wife of 15 years Cynthia L. Ferrara; his sister Rosalyn F. La Bella and husband Charles Jr.; his stepchildren, Matthew Czerniak, Rebecca Czerniak and Luke Czerniak; grandchildren Cecilia, Kit, Elowen; daughter-in-law Carly Czerniak, Elena Leblanc; son-in-law Alec Daher; nephew Charles La Bella III and wife Denise; nieces Laurie L. Roth and husband Ricky, Rachel F. de St. Germain and husband Bob; 2 great nieces Kaylee and Sophie; and 3 great nephews, Zack, Logan, and Hunter. Wallace is preceded in death by his parents, George Ferrara and Josephine S. Ferrara.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Gathering at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Metairie, LA on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. A Celebration of his life will be held in the funeral home chapel beginning at 1:00 PM.