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PETER FERRARA Obituary
PETER FERRARA (Age 92)
On Sunday, October 23, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dorothy; father of Peter (Miranda) and Linda (Mark Seidelson); grandfather of Gina Salmons (Bret), Margaret and William; great grandfather of Noah Salmons. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, October 27, from 12:30 to 1 p.m.; where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852 or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Adam McGraw
November 6, 2016
I have great memories of Wood Acres elementary school band and years of private saxophone lessons. He helped inspire my lifelong love of music.
October 31, 2016
Sending condolences to you and your family, Linda. With love and deepest sympathy, Sharon Cohany
Linda
October 28, 2016
Though you are deeply missed, the light of your music, laughter and love will never end. I love you, Dad❣
Linda
October 28, 2016
Though you are deeply missed, the light of your music, laughter and love will never end. I love you, Dad❣
Gina Salmons
October 27, 2016
I love you, Poppop!
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