Name: Visitation for SOLDANO FERRONE M.D. Ph.D.
Start: 2023-01-15T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-15T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Blessed Sacrament Chapel of Cathedral of the Holy Cross

FERRONE, Soldano M.D. Ph.D. It is with great sadness that we inform you that our husband, father, brother, and grandfather has left us. Soldano Ferrone M.D Ph.D. died on January 10, 2023, after an eight week battle with Covid. He was 82. It is impossible to adequately describe his enormous impact on the world of cancer immunology, translational research, and the scientific community over the past 60 years. He collaborated with scientists all over the world, mentored countless young researchers, published over 1000 manuscripts, edited and authored over 100 books, and developed numerous novel antibodies and immunotherapeutic strategies. While his accomplishments and contributions are immense, what brought him true joy were his four grandchildren, family, and friends. Agnes was the love of his life. She provided him tireless support throughout their 52 years of marriage. He was immensely proud of his two children. Their respect for his dedication and scientific rigor led them to surgical oncology and orthopedic oncology. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Ferrone; daughter, Cristina Ferrone; son, Marco Ferrone; son-in-law, Joseph Schwab; daughter-in-law, Courtney Dawson; grandchildren, Peter, Annamaria and Joseph Schwab and Andrew Ferrone; as well as his brother and sister-in-law, Pio and Marina Ferrone. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington Street, Boston, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, from 2-4pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the church on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Burial will be held in Bella, Italy, in July. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Soldano Ferrone M.D Ph.D. may be made either to the Cedars-Sinai Department of Surgery Immunology Research Fund or the MGH Department of Surgery Research Fund. https://giving.cedars-sinai.edu/soldanoferrone Contact : Gregg Simpson [email protected] https://giving.massgeneral.org/ Contact: Meagan Coons [email protected] William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for SOLDANO FERRONE

28 Entries

Nick Nesgos

September 24, 2024

I am so sorry to learn belatedly of Soldano´s passing. I helped him with a legal matter and we became friends. My daughter Anna worked in his lab during a summer break from college and he was a wonderful mentor. He gave her many opportunities and treated her very seriously.she will never forget his kindness. I know that he was absolutely devoted to his research and loved medicine. A lovely man.

Mepur H Ravindranath

January 7, 2024

Professor Soldano trained me to write research grants and was instrumental in my success in publications and grants. I was fortunate to be a co-author in his publications. He was a Gentleman and a Professor of the Highest Order! As a practice in my religion, every day morning I pray for his soul to rest in peace and feed birds in my backyard in his name. He will be remembered in every day of my life. May his soul Rest in peace.

Mepur H Ravindranath

March 1, 2023

Dear Dr. Christina:
I was shocked to note that our beloved professor Soldano Ferrone has passed away. My research at John Wayne Cancer Institute, affiliated with UCLA, and in Terasaki Foundation Laboratory was brightened by association with Prof. Soldano. He helped my research projects to win NIH grants. I was honored by his co-authorship of a significant publication of mine. I tried to get him to become a member of the Terasaki Research Institute after the demise of Prof. Terasaki. He visited my house in Los Angeles. His article in "Immunology Today" is still before my eyes. It is such a thought-provoking article that strongly stimulated my research. I owe my research progress to my beloved Professor Soldano Ferrone. I simply can not believe he is no more with us. I love him dearly. May his Soul rest in peace. With love and regards to you and your family. He is still in our hearts. May Lord Bless his soul. Mepur H Ravindranath, Los Angeles, CA

Tony Ulm

February 9, 2023

Dear Cristina and Joe, I am very sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed meeting and talking with Soldano. He was an incredibly interesting person who dedicated his life to helping people.

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Christof Laumont

January 29, 2023

Liebe Agnes, liebe Cristina, lieber Marco, diese Nachricht macht mich sehr traurig. Ich sende Euch meine tiefe Anteilnahme und wünsche Euch viel Kraft und Zuversicht. Sehr herzlich, Christof Laumont

Christof Laumont

January 29, 2023

Liebe Agnes, liebe Cristina, lieber Marco, diese Nachricht macht mich sehr traurig. Ich denke an Euch mit aufrichtiger Anteilnahme und wünsche Euch viel Kraft und Zuversicht. Sehr herzlich, Christof Laumont

Behjatolah Karbassi

January 26, 2023

Dear Ferrone family, my sincere condolences for your loss. Soldano was a special person, very kind and supportive. I greatly appreciate the opportunity of knowing him and working with him. May he rest in peace.

Denise

January 26, 2023

Condoglianze sentitissime.
A very kind, sincere, and joyful person.

Adam

January 22, 2023

Dr. Ferrone allowed me into his lab as an intern at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. My time there reaffirmed my interest and furthered my career in immuno-oncology. His dedication to science as well as the development of future scientist, has and will continue to, leave an immeasurable mark on science and all of humanity. My thoughts and prayers are with your families.

Reza Ziai, PhD

January 20, 2023

I worked with Soldano at New York Medical College 1984-1988 first as his post doctoral fellow and then as a faculty member in his department. Soldano was a great mentor, a super smart scientist and a vey nice person. We published together several times and kept in touch for many many years. RIP Soldano and Arrivederci. Reza Ziai, PhD

Giuseppe Sconocchia

January 18, 2023

I have just been informed that Soldano passed away. I am so sorry, Cristina and family members, you have my most sincere condolences.
Soldano has been, for me, an amazing mentor, a great scientist, a very kind man, and, most of all, a sincere friend.
I'll remember him for the rest of my life and in my prayers.
These are sad days for all people who loved him.
Sincerely
Giuseppe

Giuseppe Sconocchia

January 18, 2023

I have just been informed that Soldano passed away. I am so sorry and the sadness has fulfilled my last few days. Soldano has been, for me, an amazing mentor, a great scientist, a very kind man, and, most of all, a sincere friend.
I'll remember him for the rest of my life, and I'll remember him in my prayers.
These are sad days for all people who loved him.
Sincerely
Giuseppe Sconocchia

Raj Tiwari

January 18, 2023

Dr. Ferrone was a tireless worker, committed to Science and a great friend. He recruited me to New York Medical College and had great faith in me that I/ would through the ranks. He had a gift of recognizing people and supported them. May his soul rest in peace, a peace well deserved since his life was one of work that he tirelessly fulfilled. Shakuntala, my wife was in the same lab as Cristina, Alan Houghton and then Jedd wolchuk. Both of us are deeply saddened by the news but we are sure that he is in a much happier place. Raj and Shakuntala

Carl Hamby

January 17, 2023

Dear Agnes, Christina, and Marco,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss and wish to extend my heartfelt condolences. I will always remember the warm hospitality extended to me and other post-docs at gatherings Soldano hosted in your home. I greatly appreciate the opportunity he gave me to work in his lab and develop as a scientist.

Fabio Malavasi

January 17, 2023

Un nota di partecipazione da parte dell'Istituto di Genetica Medica di Torino (Italia) ove Soldano ha iniziato la sua carriera in scienza con il Prof. R. Ceppellini.
Fabio Malavasi

Anna & Michele Pellegrino

January 17, 2023

Cara Agnes,con immensa tristezza mandiamo le nostre condoglianze a Te,Cristina.Marco e famiglia per la morte del nostro caro amico e collega Soldano.
Anna e Michele.

Shamala Srinivas

January 17, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the Ferrone family on the loss of Soldano who served National Cancer Institute by participating many peer reviews. His contribution is immeasurable. Overall he was a wonderful person.

pier giorgio natali

January 17, 2023

Cari tutti un abbraccio nel ricordo di Soldano amico e compagno di tante avventure scientifiche

Susan Slovin

January 17, 2023

A true mentor and friend; a leader in the field of immunology. He shall be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Susan Slovin, MD, PhD, Memorial Sloan Kettering

pier giorgio natali

January 17, 2023

Cari TUTTI,
un forte abbraccio nel ricordo di Soldano, amico e compagno di tante avventure scientifiche. Grande ammirazione per la sua onestà scientifica e perseveranza . Pier Giorgio

Jim Toohil and Ann Lemon

January 15, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May his memory last forever.

Cat and Steve Branam

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Bridget Fahy

January 14, 2023

Dear Ferrone and Schwab Family, I can't imagine the void created by Soldano's passing--as a husband, father, grandfather, and cancer researcher. He leaves us with a tremendous legacy through his children, grandchildren, and scientific contributions. Our deepest sympathies are with you.
Bridget Fahy & William Chandon

Masoud Manjili

January 14, 2023

Dear Ferrone Family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss. Soldano was a discipline-agonistic mentor. He will be missed in the immunology community.

Masoud Manjili

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Amir Sanatkar

January 14, 2023

I have the weirdest story! Dr Ferrone instructed me remotely for 3 years. When I´m joined his lab with so many goals and hope he is gone! Among dozens of professors and attendings I worked with in person, He taught me not only the science, but also the right attitude of a scientis the best possible way , while he didn´t even needed to do that in person. A father of many...
May He rest in peace
Amir

Esteban Celis

January 13, 2023

Dear Ferrone Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Soldano for more than 40 years and participated in grant study sections and congresses with him. I will miss him a lot.

Esteban Celis, MD, PhD (retired)

Monica Panelli and Markus Puhlmann

January 13, 2023

Dear Agnes,
Our most heartfelt condolences.
Soldano was not only a fantastic scientist, but also a gracious, kind, sincere and joyful, dear friend to me and Markus. May he Rest In Peace.
Monica Panelli and Markus Puhlmann

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