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KENNETH M. "KEN" FICERY
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KENNETH M. "KEN"
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, age 80 of Monroeville. Ken was a 1954 graduate of Westinghouse Memorial H.S., in Wilmerding, where he was active in sports; including being all Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) in football and basketball. He was a 1958 graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, where he lettered four years in football (he was a two way player, playing both offense and defense). He also played basketball and was a recipient of the Curbstone Coaches Award in 1956. He was a US Army veteran; was president of Shiring Associates Insurance Agency; and was inducted into the PA Sports Hall of Fame East Boros Chapter. A son of the late Francis "Frank" and Mary (Plecenik) Ficery; beloved father of Gregg K. (Kristin) Ficery; dear grandfather of Meredith and Charlotte Ficery; brother of Andrea (James) Parello; and the late Sister Corinne Ficery, O.S.F. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends received at ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148, (412) 824-4332, on Sunday, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Parting prayers in the funeral home at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10 a.m. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to School Sisters of St. Francis Mt. Assisi Convent, 934 Forest Ave., Pgh, 15202.
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Debra Trageser Eisen
May 10, 2017
Ken was a great friend and a gentleman we have known for many years. We often visited Ken while visiting our hometown in Pittsburgh. We will miss you Ken and the happiness you have brought to our family.Our condolences go out to your familyWe will always remember him. Debra Trageser Eisen, Steve Eisen and Raymond Trageser Jr.
April 16, 2017
Mr Ficery was one of my Dad's (Coach Rossi) favorite football players. They remained friends all their lives. I last saw him at Dad's funeral 2 years ago.
Mr Ficery was a very special man and he will be greatly missed.
Regina Rossi and the Rossi Family
Tina Schran
April 11, 2017
I'm sorry I can't make the visitation.. bc of Palm Sunday. Fond Memories of your Dad. I'm thinking of Greg and his family at this time.
Judd & Mary Ellen Jenkins
April 9, 2017
Dear Gregg,
Our sincere condolences to you, Kristin, and your girls on the passing of your father. Never knew he was such an athlete....wonderful write up regarding his participation in sports! Our very best to you all at this very sad time.
Your former teachers,
Judd and Mary Ellen Jenkins
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Loretta Daczkowski
April 9, 2017
Heartfelt sympathy on your loss of Ken and Dad. Many memories of our wonderful years at Westinghouse Memorial will remain in my heart. He will be missed Loretta Tyburski Daczkowski Class of 1954❤
April 7, 2017
Grandpa Ken will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Love, Kristy, Meredith & Charlotte
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