Michael Ferrando Obituary

Michael Joseph Ferrando

Passed away peacefully on May 25, 2013, at age 66, in Redwood City, CA. While Michael endured 14 months of brain tumors that slowly took his life, he never lost his gentle, loving nature. He was born in Palo Alto, CA on October 26, 1946 to Eno and Enes Ferrando. He was a pharmacist for over 40 years in Redwood City, working at Lock Drug and Safeway at Sequoia Station. In the early 1980s, Michael built a beautiful home in the mountains of Arnold, CA. This was his paradise where he spent many happy days with family and friends. Michael developed his creative abilities by becoming a master woodworker and a skilled photographer. He indulged his spirit of adventure by traveling and trekking through many countries. He particularly loved going to his mother's family home in Italy.


Michael is survived by his younger brothers Robert and his wife Melanie of Davis, CA and Stephen, his wife Susan, and their daughters Lauren and Shannon of Redwood City. He also leaves an aunt, Emma Luccini of San Francisco and his cousin, Diane McCauley, her husband Craig, and their sons Christopher and Brian of Granite Bay, CA. Michael also will be missed by his relatives the Corbelli-Ferretti family of Canale, Val Trebbia, Italy.


Following Michael's wishes, his ashes will be laid to rest at Alta Mesa Memorial Park Cemetery in Palo Alto, CA. At his request, there will be no services. Those who wish to give a tangible tribute to Michael might make a donation in his name to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation or to Pathways Home Health and Hospice. The wonderful people of these organizations gave Michael kind and effective care.


We love and miss our dear Michael and carry his memory in our hearts.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 29 to Jun. 2, 2013.
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I'm thankful I got to spend some time with Mike during his illness. Our condolences to Bob, Melanie, Steve and the rest of the family.

Paul Doty

June 4, 2013

Michael made the world a better place. We miss you and will love you always. Rest in peace,
Diane, Craig, Chris & Brian

Diane McCauley

June 2, 2013

Mike was our trusted pharmacist at Safeway for several years.We loved hearing about his trips to Italy and cooking for the family. We shall miss him. Our deepest sympathy to the family he loved so much.

Lynden & Charlotte Olstead

June 2, 2013

On behalf of the Ferrando's -Nada (widow of Paul Ferrando), John Lopea, Paola Ferrando Lopez our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Paola Lopez

May 30, 2013

Mike was a wonderful son brother friend~
Pharmacy was his passion ~ I still can see him at Lock's in Redwood city ~ He is now working again next to Nat Mangini with their wonderful smiles and stories to tell about trips to Italy cooking Potato Boats and Pasta on the side.
Sad to see another family member pass away ~ the new generations need to keep the connections in tack.
Sandy Ferrando

May 30, 2013

On behalf of our branch of the Ferrando Family, our sincerest condolences. We will remember Mike fondly.
Regina Ferrando Riviello

Regina Ferrando Riviello

May 30, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My husband Aldo enjoyed working with Mike at Lock Drug.

Anita Pessagno

May 30, 2013

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