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John Ferrara Obituary

Of Scituate (Minot), formerly of Acton and Valley Stream, NY, age 69. Husband of Ellen "Lyn" (Fitzmaurice). Devoted father of Thomas of Wyckoff, NJ, Kathleen Bowler of Westwood, Ellen Ferrara of South Portland, ME, Theresa Redmond of Scituate, Suzanne Russo of Wakefield, RI, Patrice Ferrara of Quincy. Brother of Toni Piazza and Louisa Mileto both of Southhampton, NY. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Funeral from the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony Church), Cohasset, Friday at 10:30. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church at 11:30. Interment private. Visiting hours Thurs. 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lazarus House, PO Box 408, Lawrence, MA 01841. Graduate Manhattan College, Electrical Engineering, and Suffolk Law School. Founder Technical Counseling Services Inc., Scituate Harbor. Second Lieutenant Air Force, Korea. www.mcnamarasparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Since 1820 Brighton, Cohasset, Norwell 781-383-0200

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 7, 2003.

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Archie E. & Carol A. Stewart

August 8, 2003

To My friend, you will be missed and cherished til we meet again. DeColores.

Beverly Ferrante

August 7, 2003

Dearest Lyn and family. I am so very, very sorry about John's death. I did not know about it until this evening..thurs pm...and can't get to the funeral. Please forgive me and know you are in my heart and my prayers. John was a very special man and I will always remember the wonderful moments shared with him. Love to you. Bev Ferrante

Barbara Witkos-Homewood

August 7, 2003

My deepest sympathy to Lyn and family. I was so blest to have known John- a gentle man. My thougths and prayers are with you during this time.

Elaine Frangente

August 7, 2003

Dearest Lyn,

I just heard of John's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. You and John had the most beautiful relationship. What an example to us all! I am so grateful to have met John back in June, 1997 when I served as your assistant. May Jesus continue to be your source of strength during this difficult time.

Love and Prayers,

Elaine Frangente

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