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Donald G. Ferris

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

1931 - 2017

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Donald “Duke” G. Ferris, 85, passed away at home Sunday April 30, 2017. He was born Aug. 24, 1931 to the late Patrick and Mary Ferris. Duke was a graduate of Cathedral High School and proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for over 36 years at the DPW of Springfield before...

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Duke, we will never forget the good times and laughs we had with you, Anna, Dustie and Bill especially in Lauderdale by the Sea!!! You'd never know that you were a generation older than us, you had such a zest for life. You will be sorely missed by many.....rest in peace. Cindy and Paul Santaniello

I'm very saddened to hear of Uncle Duke's passing. He was a wonderful friend to my father, David Cantwell, and my mother, Mary Cantwell. My mother and father had six daughters. Uncle Duke and Auntie Anna (along with Auntie Thelma and Uncle Fran) were just wonderful to us all. I remember many summer pool parties and swimming with their niece, Dawn. Fourth of July parades and many celebrations. After swimming all day, we all loved going down to their basement with the pool table and listening...

Our family has so many early memories of events with "Uncle Duke" ...4th of July parades, pool parties, and stories of a trip to Ireland he took with my dad. I recently found old family slides, and so many of them featured "Uncle Duke and Auntie Anna", poolside, smiling, and enjoying friends.
Rest peacefully,
Amy Cantwell Veilleux
Daughter of Dave and Mary Cantwell

I'll miss Duke's kind words and contagious smile each week at St. Michael's Church. Rest in Peace Dear Friend.

Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. We have a lot of wonderful memories with Duke, Anna and his family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time!

Duke will be missed by all his friends at St. Michael's. He was truly a sweet and caring man and never passed by the pew without a few kind words------especially about his Pats & Sox.Condolences to his entire family.