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Harold Ferrese Obituary

Harold J. Ferrese ,91, was born Oct. 14, 1922 in Dunmore, Penn. and joined the Angels in Heaven on Feb. 18, 2014 to be with his beloved wife who preceded him in death. He worked at NASA for 62 years as the Facility Manager and served as the past National President of the Italian Club UNICO. He is survived by his only daughter, Barbara & husband Charles; granddaughter, Corinn & husband Sam; grandson Brandon & wife Edna along with 3 great-grandchildren, Briana, Skye & Celia. A Memorial Service will be held today from 5pm-8pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7pm in the Family Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 10am on Fri. Feb. 21, 2014 at St. Christopher Catholic Church. In Lieu of Flowers, please make donations in Harold's name to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 20, 2014.

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George Salazar

February 14, 2022

Harold was not just an awesome worker that took his job seriously but was a kind hearted individual that would go out of his way to help however he could. I sure miss the early mornings when you used to make a pot of coffee and would call my name out that it was ready!

Lily Simle

February 14, 2019

Ohh Harold, how sweet it is to remember you! Gone but, never forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend.

Harold's Visit

Lily Simle

March 19, 2014

Harold was a feisty ol'man... Ohh he was full of life! He loved his job at NASA and everyone in bldg. 44! I loved seeing him every morning, when he used to come around with coffee! I love you Harold! I love you too Lily! Harold, rest in peace my friend! You are dearly missed.

Robert (Bobby) Ferrese

March 18, 2014

Prayers for the family of Harold.
My cousin Harold and I were born a few months apart. I last saw Harold right.after the war. He was living in Scranton near Central High. Life is too short, even at our age

Harold with Tom and Shirley at luncheon

Ned Robinson

February 26, 2014

Harold was not just a great co worker who did everything he could to help you get your job done, but he was also a very good friend. We enjoyed each others company and shared time at lunch many times. He would also check on me and others to see how we were doing when we had been out sick or absent. A great man who will be sorely missed. I will always remember him and the good times we shared.

George Salazar

February 22, 2014

My condolence to the family of Harold . I was privileged to have known him for over 25 years. He was a kind man that would go out of his way to help in any way he could. I will always remember the work ethic that Harold had-- it was amazing and admirable. Rest now, you deserve it.

Photo of St Patrick's Cathedral NYC by Matthew Kelly

BeBe Kelly-Serrato

February 21, 2014

Harold always has kind words of wisdom for me, I appreciated that he always thought of others and looked out for our safety. rest in peace with the angels dear friend to all at NASA.

Roland Caldwell

February 21, 2014

Harold was my right hand man and protector when I was at NASA. Peace be with the family.

February 21, 2014

Harold was like a big brother to me for the last 50 years here at NASA. He will be missed.
Tom Jenkins

Diane Russo

February 20, 2014

He will always be our Uncle Harold...Love and prayers to you Corinn and family!

Sue Reno

February 20, 2014

Harold was a kind and gentle man who will be missed. He is at peace now with the love of his life! Praying for the family.

February 20, 2014

Byron Winters
In loving memory of a great man. We will all miss you.

Michelle Morris

February 20, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. I will miss you Harold, but cherish the memories forever. To know you was to love you! Forever rest in peace....

Katy Kovar

February 20, 2014

Harold - you were a great caring man! You will be missed dearly!

Joyce Houlette

February 20, 2014

We will miss Harold. He was a wonderful neighbor and a gentleman's gentleman. His kindness and care for other people was utmost was central to his life.

douglas fogleman

February 20, 2014

I have known this great man for 20 years. He will be missed

Bob Seiwell

February 20, 2014

My prayers go with you and your family. Your father was one of my good friends at NASA. He an I hit it off when I came to NASA and we were friends from then on. I will miss him.

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