Joseph Ferrari Obituary

Joseph R. Ferrari Sr., 89, native of Orange, Mass., and former longtime resident of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2013, in Cincinnati.
He touched many lives with his generosity and friendship. A WWII Navy veteran, whose career as a CPA at the IRS was followed by a second career at NEO Tax Co. Joe also served for many years on the school board of Wickliffe Public Schools.
He and his wife, Marjorie, were among the founding members of Fellowship United Church of Christ in Wickliffe.
Loving husband to his wife of 66 years, Marjorie; father of Susan (Peter) Poulos, Joe (Ida), Philip (Beth), Nancy (Jim) Vieburg; grandpa of Jim (Bess) Covert, Dan Covert, Michelle (Pat) Watson, Nick (Brittany) Ferrari, Philip Ferrari, Julie Vieburg; great-grandfather of Brendan and Connor Watson; and brother of Norma Caranci, Nellie Madden, Nancy Gates (Ervin), and Gene (Natalie) Ferrari. He also was survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Josephine Sahagian and Louisa Gelinas; and brother, Arthur Ferrari.
Special thanks to the caring staff at Alois Alzheimer Center and Hospice of Southwest Ohio.
Memorial service is Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 9994 Zig Zag Road, Montgomery, Ohio, preceded by visitation Saturday 10 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Joe's longtime church, Fellowship UCC, 30040 Ridge Road, P.O. Box 84, Wickliffe, OH 44092, Montgomery Presbyterian Church, Alois Alzheimer Center Staff Benevolence Fund or Foundation in Greenhills, Ohio, or the charity of your choice.

Published by www.News-Herald.com from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3, 2013.
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Our heartfelt sympathies to the Ferrari family, our fond memories of Joe will be with us forever.

Roger Hanson & family

November 27, 2013

My sincere sympathy to Mrs. Ferrari, family, and loved ones.

Susan and I first met while playing in the Wickliffe High Band. My dad had the pleasure of working along with Mr. Ferrari on the Wickliffe Park Board years ago. Dad often spoke fondly of him. I was surprised to meet him at NEO Tax (where he prepared my tax returns for quite a few years). It was always very pleasant to talk with him about our families and Wickliffe. He spoke so proudly about his family. My mom also met him at NEO Tax and thought highly of him.

I'm sad for all who loved him and will surely miss this truly wonderful gentleman.

Sincerely,
Linda(Gilson)Jones

November 5, 2013

I will always cherish the time I spent with Joe and Marjorie.He truly was an out standing gentlemen with an out standing family. He was so proud of each and everyone of you.I am sure when he was greeted at the gates of eternity the Lord looked down on him with open arms and said Job well done My Son. My thought and Prayers are with your Family.

Diane Shukis

November 5, 2013

Was so sorry to learn about Joe - I was just looking at your Christmas picture from last year. Lots of fond memories of all the years of having the pleasure of knowing him. Jenny McCartney

November 5, 2013

I first met the Ferraris in 1961, when my father, George Eberhard, was called as pastor at Fellowship UCC. Joe and Marjorie was wonderful friends to my whole family. I will miss you, Joe.

Ann Eberhard

November 5, 2013

Fondly remembering Joe & family from earlier Wickliffe days. Thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Judie Bradford Vannatter

November 2, 2013

We will miss "Uncle JOe" as he was know to all the family.
Good Father, Good Brother in Law, Good man. Our sincere condolences to Marjorie and the family.
Kay and Bernard (Sister in Law, Brother in Law)

November 1, 2013

My Uncle Joe, Good man,good guy,we will miss you. Best love to your family,especially Aunt Marge. Love, Gary and my family

Gary Dodge

November 1, 2013

Dear Dr. Ferrari and Family:

I was so saddened to read of Joe's passing in the News-Herald today. Joe was not only an employee of NEO Tax Service but a wonderful friend of the family as well. He was the kindest and most knowledgable man I ever knew and ALWAYS a gentleman. He cherished his wife and family and talked about them all the time. He will truly be missed by all that loved him.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories of Joe forever.

Shelly Coladangelo

Shelly Coladangelo

October 30, 2013

We remember you and your family fondly when we all were in Wickliffe together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Don & Jeanne Weitman

October 30, 2013

Our deepest sympathies go to the Ferrari family as they celebrate Joe's life. Joe was a class act as well as a devoted Christian. May the peace of God be with Marjorie and family during this time of mourning. Judy and I will be with you in thought and prayer.

Robert & Judy Cunningham

October 29, 2013

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