Raymond G. Ferrara Sr.

1946 - 2009

Raymond G. Ferrara Sr. obituary, 1946-2009, Lakewood, NJ

Raymond G. Ferrara Sr.

1946 - 2009

BORN

1946

DIED

2009

Raymond Ferrara Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 8, 2009.
Raymond G. Ferrara, Sr., 63, of Lakewood, passed away on December 6, 2009 at his residence at the Four Seasons surrounded by his loving family. He was a longtime resident of Colonia, NJ before moving to Lakewood. He was a graduate of Rumson Fairhaven High School and went on to join the United States Navy proudly serving his country after graduation. He was an Electrical Contractor with Capodanno Electric in Cranford for 39 years. He was a master at his trade and loved by all.

He is survived by his loving mother Constance Ferrara-Poole; his devoted wife Linda Ferrara; beloved children; Raymond Jr. and his wife Stacey; Anthony and his wife Michele; and Dina Ferrara; loving grandchildren Thomas, Michael, Ava and Milan.

Visitation will be held on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the D'Elia Funeral Home Rte. 70 & Vermont Ave., Lakewood, NJ. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday 12 noon at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood, NJ. Interment to follow at the New Jersey Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ.

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D'Elia Funeral Home

Route 70 & Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

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