Name: Visitation for William S. Ferraro
Start: 2022-07-01T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-07-01T20:00:00.000Z
Location: John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home, Inc.

William S. "Bill" Ferraro, 72, of Trafford, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in his home. Bill was born May 23, 1950, in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late William L. and Catherine (Kurtz) Ferraro. Bill was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford and he was a graduate of the Trafford High School Class of 1968. He then attended University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1972 with a political science degree and then attended LSU Law School and graduated in 1975. Bill was a partner with the law firm Campfield and Ferraro. Bill was a solicitor for the Borough of Trafford for many years and he also served as solicitor for numerous boroughs and municipal authorities in Westmoreland County. He held several positions with the Westmoreland County Tax Assessment Office. He was their solicitor from 2000-2006, vice chairman from 2006-2012 for their Board of Assessment of Appeals and was the chief assessor from 2012 until his retirement Jan. 1, 2022. Bill was a very intelligent man who loved life to the fullest. His laughter was contagious. He treated everyone he met with respect. Bill's wisdom was a remarkable trait that was appreciated by all who knew him. He was a kind, gentle and dependable man. His family and friends were the pride and joy of his life. His jovial personality and infectious laugh will live on in the hearts of those who adored him. He was truly an inspiration to all and will be deeply missed but never forgotten. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Ferraro, in 2000. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kelly (Schraf) Ferraro; his sister, Karen L. Ferraro and her children, Tiffany Taha (Basil), Mary Catherine Hughes, Alexandra L. Turner (Jeffrey) and Stephen L. Hughes (Elizabeth); and his sisters and brother-in-law, Kim Schraf (Craig), Robert Schraf Jr. and Kerri Korhel. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 702 Seventh St. (State Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the St. Regis Church, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford, with Father George Saletrik as celebrant. Everyone please directly go to the church for the Mass. A private interment will take place in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin. Bill's family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in the name of William S. Ferraro to the Starzl Transplantation Institute, 3600 Forbes Ave. at Meyran Ave., Suite 8084, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, or send an email to [email protected] for more information about making a memorial donation. www.dobrinickfhinc.com .

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Published by Tribune Review from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for William Ferraro

6 Entries

bill schrock

July 5, 2022

i really didn't no him that weel meet thru john brooks he worked out of our office but what a great person the town will miss a good person like that

Bob Berklich

July 1, 2022

So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, brother and uncle. I knew Bill from high school and he was smart and gregarious then and then, after law school came back and was one of those Trafford personalities that made it a cool little town. My condolences.

Dane Franklin

July 1, 2022

Your obituary is so true. You treated everyone with respect and you were a very intelligent man. I am thankful to have met and worked with you. I will always remember our conversation on your last day of work. Rest in peace my friend.

John Noble

July 1, 2022

Please accept my sincere condolences.
I loved Bill Ferraro. He was certainly one of the very "good guys" who was an early friend to me when i moved to Greensburg back in 1983 as well as an awesome mentor who was also always so much fun. Loved him. I´ve missed him over the recent years. I´m sure the whole Bar Association shares in your loss.

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Bobbi Weaver

June 30, 2022

Dear Kelly,

It is with a broken heart that I read of Bill's passing.... what a wonderful kind gentleman he was ... you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Love, Bobbi

Ray Paesano

June 30, 2022

To the Ferraro family, I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and THS classmate. We had a lot of fun singing in the THS chorus, and he served in a legal counsel matter for me in later years. I can vouch for all the kindness listed. He was a happy, fun, and loyal friend. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace!

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