Photo courtesy of DOHERTY FUNERAL SERVICE
Somerville, Massachusetts
Anthony Ferrara--75, A resident of Somerville (originally of the North End) passed away January 5, 2013, surrounded by his family.
Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Janice M. (Wall) Ferrara; children Thomas A. Ferrara, Theresa E. Sciarappa and her husband Lenny, David E. Ferrara and his wife Heidi; grandchildren Shannon, Kaitlin, Alexis, and Anthony. Anthony was affectionately referred to as ?Papa Tony? by his grandchildren and their friends. His kind, gentle manner was the hallmark of his character.
Friends and family are invited to join in celebrating Tony?s life, beginning with Calling Hours at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, (Powder House Sq.) in Somerville on Thursday morning, January 10, 2013, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford St. in Somerville at 11 o'clock and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett followed by a luncheon at Spinelli?s in Lynnfield at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony?s name to Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.
You didn't even know me, and when I knocked on your door, you welcomed me in and helped me with very kind memories about my grandfather.
Heartfelt condolences to you in these difficult days.
Doris Buckley Haskell
December 21, 2013 | Rock Springs, WY
Janice & Theresa & family,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the memories and happy times stay with you and help you in this difficult time and in the future. Thinking of you.
Anne
Anne Boyle
January 18, 2013 | Waltham, MA
Our sincere condolences to Janice and the family, Tony was a great guy and we had fond memories of his singing at ST. Anns. May he rest in peace. Donald & Patricia Norton
Donald & Patricia Norton
January 15, 2013 | Somerville, MA
To my wedding singer in 1990. Your gentle voice was a gift from God and you were a gift to your family and to all who knew you.
Carolyn Tamer
January 12, 2013
Not knowing my friend was as sick as he was. I stood in the spot where he sang, I was taking photos in the balcony at St.Anns church. A short time latter I found myself at Tony's house, and was told of his illness, that was just before Christmas. He has been in my thoughts since then. I was shocked and extremely saddened to hear of his passing.
Tony, you were a great influence in my life, I am greatly saddened.
God Bless you, my friend, and all of your family.
With...
Philip McQuade
January 12, 2013
Dear Janice and Theresa,
You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers at this very difficult time.
Stephen Shestakofsky
January 11, 2013 | Belmont, MA
Dear Jan and Family, We were so sorry to learn of Anthony's passing and only wish we could have been there in person to offer our condolences. Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts as you mourn his loss. He was always such a faithful cousin and always kept Jack in the loop....He will be greatly missed. Love, Cousin Jack and Joan Puleo
January 10, 2013
all of our prayers are with you
chris whalen
January 10, 2013 | Lawrence, MA
Tony was always a great neighbor, gentleman and wonderful family man.
My sympathy,
Mike Gentile
Indianapolis, Indiana
January 10, 2013
