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Floyd S. Ferris

Floyd Ferris Obituary

FLOYD S. FERRIS
LANSING - Floyd S. Ferris, 90, of Lansing, NY, passed away at home on Monday, October 29, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruby (Carter) Ferris; his children, Faye Ann and Robert Grandall, Burleson, TX, Dalyce and William Nishibayash, Maui, HI, Floyd C. and Sandra Ferris, Lansing, NY, Candice Ferris, Austin, TX; his grandchildren, Anthony and Patricia D'Agostino, Spencer, NY, Richard John and Angela Shirley, San Diego, CA, Lisa and Richard Fuehrer, Rockwell, TX; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Carissa Shirley, Brandon Fuehrer. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Norman Abdallah; sister-in-law, Marjorie Ferris; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and special cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Emmeline Ferris, Frank Ferris, Annie Abdallah, Bert Ferris, William "Sol" Ferris, Roy Ferris, Aden Ferris. Floyd was born in Solon, NY, on November 23, 1916, the son of the late Joseph and Emily Ferris. He was a licensed pilot and served in the Civil Air Patrol during WWII. Following wartime, he owned and operated a local general mercantile store in Lansingville for many years. Later, Floyd worked in the transportation department for the Lansing School District for 23 years, and served as the Lansing Town Justice for 32 years. He was an active member of the Lansing Rod and Gun Club, the Lansing Fire Department and in later years he enjoyed playing golf. Floyd was a well liked member of the community. He was kind and generous, and always willing to help others.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Lansing United Methodist Church, 32 Brickyard Rd., Lansing, NY, on Friday, November 2, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding officiating. Burial will follow in Lansingville Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at Lansing Funeral Home on Thursday, November 1, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions in memory of Floyd to the Hospicare of Ithaca. www.lansingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Ithaca Journal on Oct. 31, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Ferris

15 Entries

Susan (Hautaniemi) Leonard

November 7, 2007

Mr. Ferris was our bus driver, too, for many years. I remember him as a kind, just and wise man.
My sympathy to his family,

Marcia and Jim Miller

November 3, 2007

Dear Ruby and family, Our deepest sympathy goes to you all at this very sad time. Knowing Floyd over 60 some years, I have to say he always had a big smile for you along with a hug. A great man will be missed so much but always in our thoughts. Bless you all, Marcia and Jim MILLER

Lisa Ledet (Rote)

November 1, 2007

Floyd Ferris was a very kind man. He was my bus driver and one day when I missed the school bus he personally drove me home. He also married me and my first husband. He will be missed by many.

Michael Pagliaro

November 1, 2007

Dear Family, It's a sad day when a great man is lost, however its a grand day when the stories can be shared with a smile. Our family's thoughts are with you all.

Crystal Dawson

November 1, 2007

Mr. Ferris was a great man. He was my neighbor a few years ago when I was pregnant. He would always stop, no matter how many times he was out in a day, and make sure that I was doing fine. He gave my daughter fruit and helped in mowing the lawn. He was always going and doing everything he believed that was in his capabilities. There were many times I would offer to help, but he was a strong man that could do it on his own. I will miss him dearly.

Richard Shirley

November 1, 2007

Pop,
You always made my heart shine with your ever brilliant smile. The memories you gave, help me to be a better Human Being by your example. The summers with you at the Cottage are some of the best memories of my life. Taking us kids along the Golf Course looking for stray balls and picking Grape leaves are forever instilled in my mind. You were always there for folks that needed a hand, or driveway plowed. I will never forget the endless generosity, and love that you always gave to me.
I Love you Pop

Debbie Shattuck-Button

October 31, 2007

Floyd Ferris was one of my bus driver along with Johnny Johnson Jean, and Charlie. I graduated in 76. They were all great to us kids.

Richard Evans

October 31, 2007

Judge Ferris was a good man and a fair judge. I was a sheriff in the 60s . My sympathy to the family.

Jon Bowman

October 31, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Floyd's family. He was a big contributor to the community and a great guy.

Roger Rector

October 31, 2007

Floyd was a good man and a fair and just judge. It was a great honor to know him and his family.

Joyce Rendano

October 31, 2007

My deepest sympathies Ruby. Your memories will comfort you. What a wonderful life you shared. With love, Joyce Rendano

AURORA R. VALENTI

October 31, 2007

Judge Ferris was an intelligent, fair, considerate and sensitive man... one of God's last noblemen. I send my sympathy to his family.
Aurora R. Valenti
Tompkins County Clerk.

BEVERLY COIL

October 31, 2007

MR. FERRIS Will be missed ,All of us from Lansing was honored to have known him,GOD BLESS his Wife, and Family, My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow,
Beverly coil and the lATE william H. COIL

Ed Avery

October 31, 2007

Dalyce, Tony, Patricia and the whole Ferris family,

Please accept my/our sincerest condolence for your loss. I remember Floyd fondly. Please know that there is another angel looking over all of us.

Ed,Tracey Avery

DORAMAE (LITTLE-GOYETTE)COLE

October 31, 2007

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY ESPECIALLY RUBY .HE WAS A FRIEND TO EVERYBODY HE MET. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.

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