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Peter Ferrelli Obituary

Peter J. Ferrelli, 89, of Holliston, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was born in Milford and was the son of the late Ada (Mucci) and Carmine Ferrelli. He was the husband of the late Lois A (Sutton) Ferrelli who passed in 1993. He is also predeceased by a brother, Vincent Ferrelli. Pete was a local Holliston figure. He was the owner of Pete's restaurant in downtown Holliston and was named Holliston Citizen of the Year in 2004. He also was the owner of Ferrelli's Chalet in Milford. He was an active member of the American Legion Baseball Club and a WWII Army Veteran. Pete was a devoted grandfather who spent the majority of his time with his beloved grandchildren. He is survived by his children Peter J. Ferrelli II of Milford, and Linda A. Claffey and her husband John of Holliston; his brother Carmine "Butch" Ferrelli of Mendon and as well as his 6 grandchildren, Erica, Peter III, Matthew and Christina Ferrelli and John and Jeffrey Claffey. He also leaves behind many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 6th from 3-6p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 8th at 11:00a.m. at St. Mary's Church of Holliston. Family and friends are welcome at the funeral home at 10:00a.m. prior to mass. He will be entombed with his wife at Notre Dame Mausoleum in Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holliston Fire Department, 59 Central St. Holliston, MA 01746

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Published by MetroWest Daily News from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2016.

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Jim Roberti

January 28, 2022

Still think of Pete often. He was a good friend and mentor.

February 9, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Pete and his family were good friends with my family years ago.I am not good at words but I know how hard it is to keep going. Again i amso sorry. jean Tollini Beauchain.

Glenn Morris

February 8, 2016

It was an honor to have known you Pete.
God bless you.

Vinny Cosentino

February 8, 2016

Peter & Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are praying for you and your family.

Vinny, Susie & DAD Cosentino

Michael Brita

February 6, 2016

Sally And I send our sincerest condolences to Peter's entire family.
I also knew Peter's brother, Jimmy, very well and am a classmate of Butchie as well.
I remember Peter with fondness and deepest respect as I enjoyed talking with him about Milford Sports, his family, and his restaurant.
May you Rest in Peace, Peter.

Jim Roberti

February 6, 2016

Pete was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He was my dad's best friend. When my dad was ill and could not drive he would come and pick him up and take him for rides. After my dad died he became my friend too. I loved having lunch or coffee with him and sometimes Joe Fino would come with along too. He loved his family more than anything his two children and especially all his grandchildren. He had some great stories and a great life. I would be proud to be him. RIP Pete.

Joe McDonough

February 6, 2016

Peter ,

Condolences on the passing of Pete . He was a pretty cool guy and ran a neat restaurant in Holliston . Also ran a great restaurant called The Chalet in Milford . My class ( '59 ) held a reunion there and really enjoyed that location ..

May he rest in peace .

Joe McDonough

Carol Hiller

February 6, 2016

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to all the Ferrelli family.

February 6, 2016

BUTCH:
Sorry to read about Pete`s passing; I remember you zoomed out of MHS at 1:30 each afternoon to "SPEED" down to Holliston to man Pete`s kitchen! I didn`t know Pete but he sounds like a great guy. May he RIP.
Pete Murray, MHS`60
Charlotte, NC

February 5, 2016

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Steve Haynes

David ruscitti

February 4, 2016

God bless you Pete and may you rest in eternal peace.

Dawnette and Mike Niro

February 4, 2016

Dear Erica and family,
Your grandfather was such a great man. He loved all of his grandchildren as we watched him care for you for many years on Caroline drive when we lived there. Hold all those dear memories close and think of them when you miss him most. Sending you,your Dad, your sister and brothers, hugs today and know I am thinking of you.
In Frindship and Sympathy
Dawnette & Mike Niro
Fort Myrs, Fl.

Joe & Kathy Kane

February 4, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ferrelli and Claffey families during this most heart breaking time. Peter was such a great guy and a fixture at all of his grandkids's sporting events. Always greeting you with a warm smile and firm hand shake, he was so proud of his kids and his grandkids. May he rest in peace.

The Kane Family - Milford, MA

Lorraine Sutton-Genesio

February 4, 2016

Pete has been in my life for so long, I can't remember when he wasn't. As my honorary BIG BROTHER when I was 11 years old to my BROTHER-IN LAW when I was 21, he was always there watching over me. Will be missed and always loved.

Jim and Danita Sutton

February 3, 2016

When you adore someone's personality everything about them becomes awesome an infectious sense of humor never to be forgotten. RIP, Uncle Pete.

William and Mary Sutton

February 3, 2016

R.I.P. Uncle Pete. Lots of fond childhood memories with Sutton/Ferrelli get-togethers. All around, great guy!!!!!

Erin Rallis-Waldron

February 3, 2016

I will always remember going to Pete's on half days and after school. Years later, my children became good friends with Pete's grandchildren. Pete was his grandchildren's biggest cheerleader, always at the kid's sporting events! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ferrelli Family.
Truly, Erin & Mark Waldron
Julia, Bob and Paul Rallis

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