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John Ferriter Obituary
CASCO - John Patrick Ferriter - known as Jack to most- was born April 19, 1937, at Georgetown University Hospital, the son of Rear Admiral Charles A. Ferriter, and Ann (Flanigan) Ferriter.
From an early age, Jack was known as a merry prankster, a stalwart athlete, and an inquisitive intellect. He attended the United States Naval Academy, and obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. It was while a student at UNH that Jack met the love of his life, Carol (Sweetser), whom he married in 1962, and who remained his steadfast partner in life until her death in 2003. Jack was famous for feats of prowess, such as swimming across the Piscataqua River from Seavey Island to Pierce Island, N.H. and back, diving from numerous high bridges, rowing from Rye, N.H to Portland in an open boat, and many other wonderful adventures.
Jack was a career professional employee of the Maine Department of Corrections, working as a staff psychologist for many years, principally at the state youth facilities in South Portland. His devotion to youthful offenders and to his coworkers was unwavering.
He will be greatly missed by his surviving family, and well remembered by all who knew him. Ave Atque Vale!
A graveside service will be celebrated on Friday Sept. 29, 2017, 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Stevens Avenue, Portland. Services are being handled by
Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home
, 199 Woodford St., Portland.
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for John Ferriter
Roger Raymond
September 30, 2017
The Raymond family will always remember Jack and his funny, humorous antics. He was living life on the humorous side always kidding. A typical fishing trip with Jack was always lively, with Jack introducing us little kids to eating live pollock sushi including the eyes
RICHARD HOTTE
September 29, 2017
Met J.@UNH Grad school bonded; our wives introduced and all bosom friends for decades. The last one or so factors changed totally so distance accelerated with all and our families. But the memories remain five star; J, and C. there with the birth of our kids and we always there to try to save them from many challenges.But with them interactions were primarily fun, loving, stimulating and so fortunate to know J. All loved them; missed them for years and suffer with all his loss...............
Frank Mackenzie
September 27, 2017
We pulled a serious prank at the Naval Academy in the spring of '57. We yelled commands at a practice parade. It was my fault. We later learned that the parade was to honor the retiring Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Arthur W. Radford. Jack got the brunt of the punishment and I have always regretted that. Now I wish him fair winds and a following sea.
September 27, 2017
I will never forget Jack. He and I were in the same Company at the U.S. Naval Academy. Ne was truly a prankster but still a great guy and friend. My condolences to the family
George Ferriter
September 26, 2017
Ave Atque Vale, Jack
September 26, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the Ferriter family during these difficult times.
(2 Corin.1:3,4)
September 25, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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