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Peter Salvatore Ferrara

1952 - 2016

Peter Salvatore Ferrara obituary, 1952-2016

BORN

1952

DIED

2016

Peter Ferrara Obituary

Peter Ferrara passed away peacefully at his home in Anchorage, Alaska, and is now reunited with his beloved pets: Fred, Barney, Rocky and Nino. Known as the "Downtown Dog Ambassador," Peter could be seen walking up to 13 dogs at a time, greeting visitors and locals alike in the downtown area, or along the coastal trail as part of his pet boarding business. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Peter made his home in Alaska in the early 1970s. He is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary Ferrara; and is survived by his six siblings, Valerie, Paul, Gloria, Maria, Vicky and Alicia. Peter's siblings are deeply grateful to the Anchorage community, and in particular his many dear friends, neighbors and clients for giving Peter a loving home away from home. Plans are pending for a June celebration of Peter's life.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Jan. 13, 2017.

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Cynthia Parkin

January 18, 2017

Dear Peter, you were such an uplifting presence in our neighborhood. You and your troop of dogs will be sorely missed. I imagine the red carpet was rolled out for you as you crossed over the rainbow bridge. Peace be with you and your family.

January 18, 2017

Peter you were such a large uplifting presence in our neighborhood. The sightings of you and your troop of dogs will be missed greatly. I'm imagining the red carpet was rolled out for you as you crossed the rainbow bridge. Peace be upon you, thank you for your friendship to your dogs and neighbors.

J H

January 17, 2017

Aw :( He'll be missed greatly! We loved seeing him walking with all the dogs and sharing his ice-cream cone with all of them! May He Rest in Peace!

Amber Johnson

January 16, 2017

Thanks for the amazing care you took of Zoey. She loved, loved spending time with you & going to Music in the Park! It was great to know you, the neighborhood will greatly miss your presence. Zoey & I miss you greatly.

Maureen Clark

January 14, 2017

It was always so good to see Peter and his dogs walking down the street. He always stopped to talk and share news of the neighborhood. I will miss him.

Kristen Martineau

January 14, 2017

Peter's house was the only place, other than home, our dog Nicky would be happy to spend the night. My husband and I called Peter "the dog whisperer" because of his amazing way of keeping numerous dogs calm and in control. We often had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Peter out on the trails. He will be missed be human and canine alike.

On to Taller Grasses

Cyndie Freier

January 13, 2017

Aries is gonna miss you!! Thanks for your attention to him and the stellar care he received in your home. Rest in Peace, Peter.

Kathleen Bylsma

January 13, 2017

A lovely man whom I was privileged to know these many years. He was also a faithful in blood donations, donating the maximum he could every year. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

VM

January 13, 2017

My Deepest Sympathy to family and friends.
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