Name: Visitation for Marian Joan Ferrari
Start: 2014-11-02T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-11-03T05:00:00.000Z
Location: Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home - San Jose

Marian Joan Ferrari
August 25, 1939 - October 25, 2014
Resident of San Jose
Marian was born to Bernard and Gertrude Schultz on August 25, 1939 in Park City, Utah. She was raised in Denver, Colorado and was a graduate of South High School. Marian received her bachelor's degree in science from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1961 she married the love of her life, David George Ferrari and moved to San Jose, California to begin their lives together and start a family. For over twenty-five years, Marian worked as a medical technologist at O'Connor Hospital.
Marian is preceded in death by her husband David Ferrari and her sister Patricia Slack. She is survived by her son Douglas Ferrari and his wife Gail, her daughter Susan (Ferrari) Mikacich and her husband, Jim and her four grandchildren, Alexandria and Dominic Ferrari and Michael and Adam Mikacich. Marian is also survived by her sister-in-law, Christine Ercoli, brother-in-law, William Slack, her niece, nephews and many close friends. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as family was her core. She loved cooking for Sunday night family dinners as well as celebrations and holidays.
Marian lived life to the fullest even though her health was not perfect. She had a passion for travel, cooking, volunteering, and socializing with family and friends. Marian was an avid tennis player, enjoyed golf and was a long time member of the San Jose Swim and Racquet Club as well as the San Jose Country Club. Marian volunteered many hours with the Junior League of San Jose. She also participated in many activities including a gourmet dinner group, book club, and played bridge and Mah Jong. For almost thirty years, Marian was dedicated to helping others and was active in supporting those in recovery. Marian will be missed for her loyalty, compassion, and generous spirit.
A visitation will be held at Chapel of Flowers at 900 South 2nd St., San Jose, CA on Sunday, November 2 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 am on Monday, November 3 at St. Martin of Tours Church. Private burial will follow at the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Presentation High School, 2281 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 31, 2014.

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Rebecca Weld

November 6, 2014

Darling Marion, Heartbroken you are gone from here. But your wisdom and friendship are forever in my life and I will miss and love you always. Your R

Jim Grady

November 6, 2014

You were alwasys a very good friend, and always added to the life to the rest of us. You will be missed.
Jim

Barbara Brodsky

November 2, 2014

Doug, Gail, Susan and Jim,

Marian and I have been friends for over 27 years. She is such a special woman who led me through many of life's journeys including one to becoming Catholic. She was a strong woman of faith who became my daughter Megan's godmother. Each one of you brought her so much joy. I feel as if I know you and your children through all the stories she shared. Engagements, weddings, births, home remodels, and all of the kids' activities. Your mom was a gift to all who were fortunate to know her. I am the person I am today because of her. Marian's passing leaves our hearts with a hole that can never be filled but can be mended with our fond memories of her and comfort knowing that she has been reunited with her beloved husband, your father Dave. Thank you for sharing your mom with me and my family. She will be with me daily in my heart and in my memories. Love to you, Barbara Brodsky

Barbara Brodsky

November 2, 2014

Doug, Gail, Susan and Jim,

Marian and I have been friends for over 27 years. She is such a special woman who led me through many of life's journeys including one to becoming Catholic. She was a strong woman of faith who became my daughter Megan's godmother. Each one of you brought her so much joy. I feel as if I know you and your children through all the stories she shared. Engagements, weddings, births, home remodels, and all of the kids' activities. Your mom was a gift to all who were fortunate to know her. I am the person I am today because of her.

Marian's passing leaves our hearts with a hole that can never be filled but can be mended with our fond memories of her and comfort knowing that she has been reunited with her beloved husband, your father Dave. Thank you for sharing your mom with me and my family. She will be with me daily in my heart and in my memories. Love and hugs to you.

November 2, 2014

marian,
you and dave have been great friends for many years. dave was my dental school roommate for two years before he went to law school,and you,marian were my wife ,sarah,s college roommate for four years. you,ll be dearly missed,

ed oreilly

Lynette M

October 31, 2014

Marian it was a pleasure knowing you and doing your hair for the last 4 years you were a delight to have in the salon .always talking about our families and kids and her grandkids my oldest daughter and her shared the same birthday and her last visit in sydney shampooed marians hair for her.i will cherish as many moments as i can remember and you will be sorely missed .my deepest condolences to her family and friends From everyone at scandalous salon

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