Frank Joseph Ferraro Sr.

I keep thinking on this. I played piccolo in marching band and Mr. Ferraro always asked me to fix anyone´s piccolo that was having problems. He had a kit in his office with spare pads, etc. How did he know that I was mechanical and that I could do this? It always left me scratching my head. It is a great memory!

While a superb band director and musical arranger, Frank's most notable talent was his ability to inspire people to pull together to pursue challenging goals. He did this with the Wilson Band and Reading Buccaneers and will be always remembered.

Mr. Ferraro was special. He marched to the beast of a different drummer in everything he did. We are all better for our time spent with him.

Dear Linda and Family, my deepest sympathy at the passing of Cousin Frank. Frank was always a bit of a celebrity in the Ferraro Family...and a great source of pride. He was the first in the family to go to college...which seemed to put him on a kind of pedestal, especially at that time ! He was ten years older than I. I remember him as a serious musician, with a great sense of humor. Occasionally, there would be an article in the Reading newspaper - and my Dad would cut it out and tack...

Wishing the Ferraro family peace during this difficult time and the comfort and pride in knowing that Frank J. Ferraro was revered by so many of the students he taught and future educators he inspired.

A gifted artist and brilliant strategic planner, Mr. Ferraro took a small, relatively obscure school band and built it into a powerhouse music program which enrolled students in instrumental music programs at the elementary school level, and nurtured their abilities as they advanced...

I was fortunate to be a student of Frank's at Boyertown. He was one of the most inspirational teachers in my entire life. Frank had exceptional talent, and he knew how to motivate students to achieve. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to know Frank during his journey through this life.

In 1963 while a student at Wilson school district , I felt our Band was fair at best, to somewhat boring. That was until Mr. frank ferraro came on the scene. He took that band and turned it into a 1st. class act real fast. I was not a member of the band, but, it didn't stop me from supporting them from my school. my heart goes out to his wife and family at this time, as i have lost several family members recently my self, so I can appreciate what they are feeling at this time.

I'm truly sorry for your loss. Such a great musician in his own rite, and an inspiration and icon to many. His solo work with the Reading Buccaneers will stay with me the rest of my life. RIP young man.

To Linda and the entire Ferraro family, Frank was such a talented man who influenced so many people in such a positive way. I am sorry for your loss, he was a good man. You have my sincere condolences.