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1951

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2016

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Theresa Ferretti Obituary

Theresa Ferretti

Fuguay Varina, NC - Theresa Ferretti, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Fuquay Varina, NC, Saturday August 6, 2016, with her husband and family at her side. Terry, as she was known to her friends, fought a valiant battle with breast cancer for almost seven years. Theresa Mary Paciocco was born on May 15, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to Henry and Catherine (Falletta) Paciocco. After graduating from Midwood High School, at the top of her class in Commercial Studies, she was employed in Manhattan, NY as an administrative assistant at Deloitte Haskin and Sells, Good House Keeping, Reynolds Aluminum and Breon Labs. Terry married Louis R. Ferretti Jr. of Staten Island, NY on January 15, 1972. They began their lives together living in Beacon, NY, then moved to the Grasmere neighborhood of Staten Island in 1978. In 1982 they moved to LaGrangeville, NY, residing there until 2008. During this time, from 2003-2005, they lived in Singapore, where her husband's work assignment took him. In 2009 they relocated to Fuquay Varina, North Carolina.

Terry was fond of traveling, especially throughout Europe with a special fondness for visiting Paris, London, Sorrento and Florence. She dearly treasured the cruises she and her husband often took together. She enjoyed cooking and decorating for her family and others and loved to dance. She was known as a devoted wife and mother who adored and cherished her children, Louis III and Kimberly Canada. The real love of her life were her four grandchildren, Cameron and Zachary Canada and Alexander and Lily Ferretti. She was an active and deeply respected member of the Sunset Lake Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Louis R. Ferretti, Jr., their son Louis R Ferretti III and his wife Smita of Cary, NC, their daughter Kimberly A. Canada and her husband Lloyd also of Cary, NC, their four grandchildren and her niece, Gina Mellone and family. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Joseph Paciocco.

The family will receive friends and visitors at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502, on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 pm and from 6:00-8:00 pm. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 1:00 pm at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Christian Witnesses located at 1445 Old Apex Road, Cary, NC 27513.

The family will host an open reception from 2:00-5:00 pm at Bellini's Restaurant, 107 Edinburgh S Dr #119 Cary, NC 27511, immediately following the service on Saturday.

Flowers can be sent to Apex Funeral Home, and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Transitions LifeCare of Raleigh, NC (http://transi tionslifecare.org/ or 919 828 0890). Condolences and more information may be found at ApexFuneral.com

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal on Aug. 9, 2016.
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Saw the lovely album. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to meeting Theresa in paradise. -Luke 23:43 My condolences for your loss. Hold on.

McCombs

September 26, 2016

Lou and Family,
I just heard about the loss of your beloved wife and mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. I pray that the loving support from family and friends will help provide comfort during this difficult time.

Mary Villano

August 29, 2016

Dear Lou, I was very saddened to learn of your loss of Terry. Your journey together has been a long and fruitful one and my thoughts are with you and your family. My sincerest condolences.

Chester Karwatowski

August 24, 2016

Dear Bob, Thank you for sharing with Me... She was a beautiful young woman.
Thank you, Carolyne

Carolyne Wilson

August 23, 2016

Dear Lou, I just became aware of the sad news of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and this sad time.

Bill Moran

August 19, 2016

Dear Lou, my sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Fran O'Sullivan

August 19, 2016

Lou and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Terry, I feel that I knew her through my work with Lou. Looking at the pictures, I can see that the was a woman who loved life and family. She will be missed by many. My prayers for peace and solace for all the family.

Lin Scheib, Montgomery, TX (ex-IBMer)

August 19, 2016

Bob and I are very sorry for your loss. I know it will be hard on your family. I've always been impressed by how perfect she always looked and what a good soul she was.

I remember when she and Lou started dating, seems like yesterday.

Please know our prayers are with you.

Janice and Bob Turrisi

August 18, 2016

Lou and family, my sincere condolences go out to all of you on the loss of Theresa to this terrible disease. Our thoughts are prayers are with you all as you deal with this incredible loss.

Bob Edge Jr.

August 18, 2016

Dear Lou and children,

Sandy and I send you all our deepest condolences over the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother.

We remember Terry as a lovely and gracious neighbor.

May God rest her soul and give you all some kind of peace.

Sincerely,

Dennis & Sandy Dillon
Lagrangeville, NY

August 16, 2016

To the Ferretti family, my deepest sympathies on your loss. I will never forget the Y2K dinner we when you were in the Hudson Valley. Terri will be missed.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Belinda Kaake

August 16, 2016

Ferretti Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Terry. She was truly a beautiful person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Aaron and Dina Bingham

August 12, 2016

Terry, a loving and loyal friend, mother, wife, grandmother, a model to never reach for me, living right came easy for her.
She carried herself with dignity and loyalty, modesty, and goodness. With a good sense of humor, and a great navigater so we hardly ever got lost, we had days of fun, non- stop laughter, and an unusual close bond. She was the persian kitten, and I was the ally cat, but she never let on. Forever in my heart, she will be, and I, now will be lost in my own backyard, literally. Lolly

Laurel Casey

August 12, 2016

I have only lnown this lovely lady for a short period of time, but in those few encounters I was blessed to know her and had the privilege of dancing with her. She will be missed by many and know that she will always remain in our hearts. God Bless you Terri and maybe one day in the future we can relive that dance once again. RIP my dear.

Dick Raymond

August 12, 2016

Dear Ferretti family, what words are there that can convey my thoughts about the loss of a wonderful, humble woman. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all

Shane Robinson

August 11, 2016

Kim and family - so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom fondly. May God's loving arms comfort you during this difficult time. ... Sherry Sewalk

Sherry Sewalk

August 11, 2016

terry , I am in disbelief that you are no longer with us! I will always cherish our time together in December!! Love and prayers to the family.

August 10, 2016

Terry was my spiritual Mom. She will be awakened by our Lord, Jesus, in the Paradise. All our love to you, Lou and family.
Pam and Tim Ruperd

August 10, 2016

Lou, I am sorry to hear about Theresa.......You are One......You will be together for eternity......Jim Phillips

August 10, 2016

DEAR LOU, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. MY CONDOLANCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REGARDS TO YOUR DAD. SINCERELY, BOB HARRINGTON, FORMER POSTMASTER, BILLINGS, N.Y. (845) 832-6886

ROBERT HARRINGTON

August 9, 2016

Lou, Our condolences to you and your family on the lose of Terry. Our prayers are with you....

Rick & Mary Kay Hellmann

Rick Hellmann

August 9, 2016

Dear Lou and family, I was so very sad to hear about this. .May she rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers and with you and your family

Lynn LaGattuta

August 9, 2016

Lou, I am sorry to hear about Theresa. You will be together Forever....as so much more than one. Jim Phillips

August 9, 2016

Dear Louis--Please accept our Family's condolences on your loss.

stephen grabe

August 9, 2016

Lou , My sympathies and prayers to you and your family

Kevin O'Connor

August 9, 2016

Lou- Terry fought a valiant battle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Kris and Tom

August 9, 2016

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