Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1996
DIED
2015
FUNERAL HOME
Alana Ferrante Obituary
Alana Lynn Ferrante, 19, of South Windsor, passed away suddenly into eternal life on Friday, September 18, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born in Manchester on January 26, 1996, a loving daughter of Vincent P. and Louise (Windisch) Ferrante, she had been a lifelong resident of South Windsor. Alana was a graduate of South Windsor High School, Class of 2014 where she was a star volleyball player for the Varsity Girls' Volleyball team. She also was a manager of the Boys' Volleyball team and a talented member of the Treble Choir and the Track & Field team where she was a Javelin thrower. She was presently a sophomore attending the University of Connecticut, transferring from Central Connecticut State University where she was a member of the CCSU Women's' Club Volleyball team. She was a member and participant of the Connecticut Volleyball Academy (Eastern CT) and coached a 17-U Girls' team for CTVA. Alana had a strong Catholic faith and attended and volunteered at St. Margaret Mary Church, South Windsor for several years. She also worked in the area as "Anna from Frozen" for My Princess Dream Parties; loved dogs, and had a love for adventure cherishing her time hiking and camping especially with her brother. Along with her parents, Alana is survived by her brother and best friend, Justin P. Ferrante of South Windsor; her maternal grandmother, Louise (Stupur) Windisch of South Windsor and formerly of Shelton; her pet dog, Zoe; many caring and devoted aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Rita (Nadeau) Ferrante of Glastonbury; her maternal grandfather, Frederick Windisch of Shelton; and her dog, Cosmo. Funeral service will be Saturday (September 26th) with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9:30 am at St. Margaret Mary Church, 80 Hayes Road, South Windsor. (Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church on Saturday morning). Burial will follow at Wapping Cemetery, Ellington Road, South Windsor. Relatives and friends may call at the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford on Friday (September 25th) from 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alana L. Ferrante Scholarship Fund, c/o Anne-Louise Fournier, 80 Bridlewood Road, South Windsor, CT 06074. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Alana Ferrante
Sponsored by the family.
Vincent Ferrante
August 25, 2025
Bob Russell
September 17, 2024
I think of her from time to time, and remember her smiling face while bowling with Cali, Maggie & Josh at Spare Time. Time may pass, but the memories are special.
Although I did not speak to her much, I did meet her and when I did, she was full of positive vibes and was so kind. She knew when to have fun and gave off good energy. Rest in peace, Alana. Your friends and I will remember you. Even if it was for one mem
Andres
November 4, 2018
Although I did not speak to her much, I did meet her and when I did, she was full of positive vibes and was so kind. She knew when to have fun and gave off good energy. Rest in peace, Alana. Your friends and I will remember you. Even if it was for one memory.
December 3, 2015
O my God I just found out about this ....I lived on Paper Chase for many years and watched Alana grow up a wonderful girl my heart goes out to her family and may God bless you
Ron Cataldi
Kathy Turner
November 4, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am a student at CCSU and a mother of two girls. I did not have the pleasure to meet Alana but from what I have read, she seemed like a beautiful and vibrate young lady. Again my prayers go out to you and your family.
Laurie Bosch
September 26, 2015
Vinnie - Words can't begin to express how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful daughter. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Leslie Dauer
September 26, 2015
Louise, Vinnie, & Justin,
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Behr
September 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for Alana and your family.
Janet Miller Bassilakis
September 25, 2015
To the Ferrante family - What a beautiful, talented and loving daughter. Reading the stories from everyone who loved her show how very special she was. Just wanted to let you know some old April Drive neighbors, the Millers - Janet, Kathy and Susan - are thinking of you and are so very sorry.
Mary Kees
September 25, 2015
Louise,
Know that you and your family are in my prayers. I will be sending a spiritual bouquet of a rosary said for Alana tomorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences. God bless. Mary Kees, Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Sharon Hebert
September 25, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers - Paul, Sharon, Olivia & Ben
Lisa & Kevin Samble
September 25, 2015
Vinnie, Louise and Justin: We can not imagine what you are going through. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember her smile and the devious look she had whenever her and Marisa were together, which sometimes meant trouble, but lots of giggles and laughs. She left behind many memories and smiles. She is looking down on all of us with a big smile.
Love and hugs!
September 25, 2015
Dear Ferrante Family,
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Alana. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynda Pelkey
Laura Lacy
September 25, 2015
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Rob Georgiades
September 25, 2015
Dear Ferrante Family,
May the love of family, friends, and memories comfort you in this so very sad time. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Lisa Maneeley
September 25, 2015
Words cannot express the sadness felt by so many. Alana's smile was contagious and was caught by everyone who had contact with her. She was exciting to watch on the court. Her tragic loss will be forever felt and I wish you were able to see her smile one more time. I handed her the SWHS diploma and I will always remember that smiling young lady as she walked across the stage. My thoughts and prayers are with your family now and forever.
Lisa Maneeley
Vice Chairman
SW BOE
Kathy King Kopacz
September 24, 2015
I am SO sorry about your horrible loss. I was so shocked to see this story. My daughter is a freshman in college. She has survived two totalled cars with barely a scratch. Both were very scary but she was so lucky. I can't imagine what you are going through. I am thinking and praying for you and your family.
Kathy King Kopacz
Kevin Malizia
September 24, 2015
My condolences to the family.
My heart was torn with the news of her passing. I was blessed to have known such a great young lady. She was a good friend to many and a great athlete with a competitive nature and a quiet confidence. I always enjoyed her ability when watching her play volleyball.
My favorite memory was her final match at SW High School when Alana was serving for the last point to win her last game and the coach who never let the girls jump serve gave her the go ahead and with that she threw the ball up then jumped up and hammered the ball perfectly for an ace. The team and crowd cheered and celebrated while she smiled with the confidence of the great athlete she knew she was.
An Angel in life as she is now in death.
Rest in Peace
Kevin Malizia
Richard F Denniston
September 24, 2015
Louise & Vinnie,
It's not suppose to be this way. Ever since we learned about what happened to Alana we have not been able to get it out of our heads. Our thoughts are with the both of you and will be forever. We are staying in Houston, Texas right now and will not be able to attend the service. Take care of each other.
Denny & Karen
Hans & Denise Olsen
September 24, 2015
Vinnie, Louise and Justin Not sure why God takes the best at such a young age sometimes. Denise showed me a video that Louise posted of Alana singing a song from the movie Frozen. As much as I dislike winter how can you not want to go outside and build the best snowman ever this winter and that's exactly what Alana would want us to do. She would not want us to be so sad. Maybe God gives people like Alana such a presence because they are here for such a short time. Anyone who talked with her even once would notice how she lite up a room, you could see that she was happy and loved to have a good time. You could see how strong her spirit was. She would want us to continue to enjoy life. Goodbye for now Alana. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. From Hans, Denise and Kids
Jeanne Huppe
September 24, 2015
Dear Ferrante Family,
Comfort, Peace, Hope, May they be yours in this time of sadness. I had Alana in my CCD's class for three years, a very good student and she new her prayers. After that I would pick her up when I drove Tiffany and Dayton my two grand children to the library or community center for CCD, they had many good laughs together. Dayton stopped by your house and his comment was it was so sad to see her father and brother Justin. Having just lost my 106 years and eight months old mother a few weeks ago, my heart goes to you all for the loss of your beautiful so young daughter. Tiffany is coming from college to attend her funeral.
Thinking and praying for you with deep and sincere Sympathy.
Jeanne Huppe
Vickie Simpson-Sasman
September 24, 2015
Louise, Vinnie and Justin I just want to give you my deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. Louise I am sorry I am not closer to see you but know I am thinking of you in my heart. God bless you and give you strength each day to deal with the loss of such a beautiful young lady. RIP Alana ♡
Cheryl Dionne
September 24, 2015
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Alana. Our family is very close to Megan Macomber and her family. Words cannot express how saddened we are for your loss. Please seek comfort in loved ones and know that Alana's spirit is all around you and her loved ones.
Cheryl, Arthur, Dillon and Allison Dionne
Alicia Bakunis
September 24, 2015
My daughter Maddy went to CCSU last year with Alana and texted me a great picture of them after she heard the news. I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine the pain you are feeling of losing such a beautiful child. I mourn for you, pray for you and cry for you. So sorry.
Carl Giordano III
September 24, 2015
I am so saddened and heartbroken for the loss of your daughter Alana... My daughter {Elaina Giordano} cherished the friendship they had and was really looking forward to having Alana in the same dorm as her this year at UConn.
I will always remember the nice visits we had at my apartment back in their middle school and high school days. The sleepovers, swimming, singing and playing with the other girls and just what a nice, polite and beautiful young lady your daughter was and always will be to all those who knew her.
May God bless her and all your family in these very difficult times now and always.
Alana will live in all our hearts forever !!!
Julie Fluckiger
September 24, 2015
Louise, Vin and Justin
Words can not express our condolences properly. Please know that we love you with all our hearts.
Julie, Collin, Bryan, Colleen & Paige
Kamari and Laceshia King
September 24, 2015
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to the family for the loss of such a beautiful young lady. May Alana rest in peace.
Marci Richardson
September 24, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alana. May you find peace from the memories you cherish.
September 24, 2015
It sounds like your beautiful daughter and sister was an amazing young lady. I am so so very sorry for your loss. May Our Loving God give you strength in the coming days, weeks, months and years. She is an Angel in Heaven and she will forever be right by your sides.
My Deepest Deepest Sympaty
D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel
September 24, 2015
Our deepest condolences on your loss. The D’Esopo Family.
Chappell family
September 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow. Always keep her in your heart.
The Olsen family
September 23, 2015
Vinnie, Louise and Justin. Please know our every thought and prayer have been with you daily.
Thora Boudreau
September 23, 2015
I knew Alana thru her g-mother and there was a very strong bond between them. She will be deeply missed by all & my prayers are with the family & may the angels be with her.
Macombers
September 23, 2015
Our hearts are aching for you, we are deeply sorry, May memories of Alana give us all strength in this most difficult time.
susan salwa
September 23, 2015
Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
September 23, 2015
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you. Alana was a special girl who touched so many lives. She will always be in all our hearts.
The Russells
September 23, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Jeb & Tara Balise
September 23, 2015
Our prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
michelle veilleux
September 23, 2015
Loise & Vinnie,
Our thought and prayers are with you now and always. We will see Alana in Heaven for eternity one day so I ask God to give you strength untill then. Love you Michelle & Paul V.
Kathy schroll young
September 23, 2015
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family she is your guardian angel.
Donna & Mike Freeman
September 23, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to all of you
Love, Cheryl and Toby Coffin
September 23, 2015
Vinnie,Louise, and Justin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. May your loving memories of Alana lighten your hearts and be your strength.
Lori Suggs
September 23, 2015
Your family are in my prayers.
September 23, 2015
We want you to know, you have been on our minds and in our prayers all week. We love you. Bev sand Dave Grant.
Kim & Scott Letendre
September 23, 2015
Words alone cannot express our sorrow at your loss.
Showing 1 - 46 of 46 results
Make a Donation
in Alana Ferrante's name
Memorial Events
for Alana Ferrante
Sep
25
Calling hours
2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel30 Carter Street, East Hartford, CT 06118
Funeral services provided by:
D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel30 Carter Street, East Hartford, CT 06118
How to support Alana's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Alana Ferrante's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
