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86, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in France. He was the beloved partner of Jean-Pierre Borg for many years. He was born in Providence, son of the late Domenic and Frances (DiVona) Ferri. Ron graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology and New York University. He served honorably in the US Air Force before becoming a professional artist, living and working in New York City. Besides his partner, he is survived by his sisters, Gloria Aubin and Beverly LaPolla and brother-in-law Joseph LaPolla.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 am in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visit NardolilloFH.com for online condolences.
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Lauren Lawrence
July 1, 2025
Ron Ferri was a dear friend. His kindness and thoughtfulness were just a few of his virtues. I am glad that I ran into him. Walking up Madison Avenue some time in 2019. He was telling me about an upcoming show that he might have at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was excited about it. I was so happy for him. He was a wonderful artist and visionary. He is missed greatly. May he rest in peace in the light and may his memory be eternal.
Lauren Lawrence
July 2, 2024
My dear friend Ron Ferri at my book party in September 2017, wanting me to sign my book. Such a supportive friend. Best of the best. Miss him so much.
Yelitza
July 1, 2024
Ron was my best friend! I met Ron and Jean Pierre in 1978 and it was an instant bond that lasted through all his life. The adventures in New York, his parties, his art all part of his amazing joie de vivre.
I miss him everyday but I know he and Jean Pierre are happy wherever they are.
Lauren Lawrence
July 1, 2024
Ron Ferri was a wonderful man and a close friend of my friend Ludovic Autet. So kind-hearted was Ron that he buried a small silver box with some of Ludovic's ashes near a beautiful cherry tree in Central Park which he visited frequently and left letters for his deceased friend in a hole in the bark. Ron was a dear dear man who I miss you very much, and a wonderful artist. A creative soul. May he rest in the light and love of the lord, and may his memory be eternal
Lauren Lawrence
Lauren Lawrence
November 24, 2019
Dear Jean Pierre,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Ron was a wonderful artist and man. I am glad I ran into him on Madison Avenue perhaps this past May. He was as vibrant as ever. May he RIP in love and light and may his spirit be with you always.
Respectfully,
Lauren Lawrence
July 7, 2019
Dea Joe and Beverly, sorry to read of Ron's passing. We are with you at your time of sadness. Love, Joe and Margie Mancini.
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