Jacqueline M. Ferranti

HAMPSTEAD, N.H. — Mrs. Jacqueline M. (Moschella) Ferranti, 85, of Hampstead, died suddenly, Monday, Sept. 1, 2009 at Parkland Medical Center in Derry.

Born and raised in Medford, daughter of the late Carmello and Catherine (Bertolami) Moschella, she graduated Immaculate Conception High School and attended the Wilfred Academy of Hairdressing. She was a former resident of Somerville for many years, before moving to Wilmington in 1973 and finally to Hampstead 14 years ago.

A housewife and mother for most of her life, Mrs. Ferranti served as a Cub Scout den mother for many years and was an active member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church of Sandown and The Rockingham Church of Plaistow, and the Vic Geary Center in Plaistow. She enjoyed raising her family and the time she spent with all of them, as well as cooking, bowling, crafts and playing bingo.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Anthony N. Ferranti; daughter and two sons, Marann C. Ferranti-Beede of Hampstead, Joseph of Salem, N.H., Paul of Southeastern Massachusetts; her son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Hal Beede of Hampstead and Maria Ferranti of Salem, N.H. Jacqueline ("Nana") is survived also by three grandchildren, David, Elijah, and Nathaniel Beede; a brother, Mando Moschella of Austin, Texas; three sisters-in-law, Evilyn Moschella, Josephine Nelson and Anna Nunziato; and several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Route 121A, Plaistow, N.H. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church, 328 Main St., Sandown, N.H. The family requests that any memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.