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Edward Ferro Obituary
April 23, 1947- March 19, 2018
Edward L Ferro, age 70, passed away on March 19, 2018. Ed was born on April 23, 1947 in Modesto, California to Edward Frank Ferro and Jane Marie Mahaffey Ferro. He is survived by his daughter Danielle Mendenhall (Kevin), three grandchildren (Addison, Connor, and Isabella Mendenhall), sister Judith Taylor (Vernon), niece Celeste M. Monaco, nephews James and Dominic Monaco, and half-sister Sarah Fitzgerald.
Ed lived his entire life in Modesto. He went to St. Stanislaus Catholic grammar school and graduated from Davis High School, where his love for baseball got its start. After high school Ed worked with his mother Jane at Bradbury's cleaners as a delivery boy. Ed started his lifelong career with the Modesto Police Department in 1970 and was proud to serve as an officer for 29 years until his retirement in 1999. Ed also taught at the Police Academy, was a resource officer at Johansen High School, and a neighborhood youth adviser at Mark Twain Junior High School. Ed was passionate about his job and was known for his lively stories as a police officer. Our family with continue to retell those stories for years to come. Ed was also involved with the Modesto Jaycees and played on their baseball team -- one of his favorite pastimes.
Ed was an avid sports enthusiast and was particularly devoted to the LA Rams and the New York Yankees. He loved to talk to everyone about his "teams." Ed cherished his trips to the coast with family, and everyone can attest to Ed's love for music. Our family fondly remembers him singing his heart out while cooking, driving, or entertaining. He was an amazing cook and was happiest in the kitchen surrounded by family. Ed loved animals and was a bleeding heart for any of them in need. They quickly became his family. Ed will be dearly missed, but forever in our hearts and memories.
A memorial service will be held on April 27, 2018, at 3:00 pm, at Salas Brothers, 419 Scenic Dr., Modesto CA. A reception will follow at the Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto CA.
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Judy Taylor
April 23, 2022
Wishing you a Happy Birthday Brother..we all miss you and think about you everyday whether its a song or food or crazy comments ...Love you forever Sister Judy
Danielle Ferro Mendenhall
April 11, 2019
Been the toughest, longest year without you. You are missed so much and you would be so proud of your grandkids. We talk about you all the time, holding you and your memories close to our heart. I love you always and thank you for watching over us everyday. Your one and only. ❤
JUDY TAYLOR
April 11, 2019
We all miss you so much ..always hear your songs that bring tears to our eyes We will keep your memory alive forever...Give our love to the ones above RIP brother
Ninette Bavaro-Latronica
April 27, 2018
Running into Eddie Ferro at Raleys produce department would often end up in a recipe exchange. Though I went to school with Eddie, where we never spoke to each other, and worked with his sister Judy, where we rarely spoke, it was at the produce department where Eddie came alive. As a bigger than life person, he will leave a void in the hearts of those who knew him best. Condolences to Judy, Celeste and families...
Al Girolami, Judge (ret)
April 27, 2018
My condolences to all of Ed's family. I am sure he will be missed. I started in the DA's Office shortly after he got into Law Enforcement. Our paths crossed many times with a lot of them as a witness of mine while a Prosecutor or later in a trial in my Court. He was always very professional and well prepared. He was a great representative of the Modesto Police Department.
April 27, 2018
I am so very sorry for the huge loss I know you are all feeling. I spent enough holidays with you all that Eddie felt like family to me just as you do Judy and Celeste. He was quite the joker. Always so much fun. My heart is with you all.
I hope the memories of those precious times gives you some strength to cope with this loss.
With so much love
Robyn
Debbie Barnes
April 24, 2018
Thank you Ed for for looking out for me when I needed it the most. I was glad you were the officer to respond. RIP. PS...Brad and I are taking good care of your precious Jay kitty.
Celeste Monaco
April 21, 2018
Hi Uncle Eddie, IM REPORTING IN.....( an inside family joke) I've often been told of how you saved my life. When i was a baby i stroller-ed myself into the deep end of a swimming pool you came to my rescue. As a young girl i remember you driving around in that gold Porsche and you dogies were with you. That car and the dogs always smelled like you. My girlfriends always thought it was so cool to have an uncle as a policeman. You always loved the girls LOL . We had the best of times at our family shenanigans, everything had to be top notch with you. Anyone that know you knows you had great taste in all you did. Still in disbelief there will be mo more silly calls or jokes over the phone that happened numerous times in one day. I fed you lunch the day you left us and i would have never imagined getting that call that evening. Etched in my mind a memory no one wishes for. But there has not been one day that i haven't heard a song that reminds me of you or seeing you singing it out. you deserve to be at peace now in your mind and im sure you and my dad are catching up for lost time. Tell him i love him and share with him the twist in life i am going through. I will forever miss you, love you! your niece Celeste Vieira Monaco
Danielle ( Ferro) Mendenhall
April 20, 2018
There are no words to express the hole left in my heart the day that you left us. I will hold the last few months we had to together close to my heart until my last breath. I will keep your spirt alive by always telling your stories. I will miss your calls and your voicemails. Fly high with the angels, Dad. I hope your are singing your heart out. Until we meet again, I love you. Your one and only.
Art Lund
April 20, 2018
God bless you my dear friend. Thank you for the fun and great examples you gave to all of us.
Salute!
Char Sherrard
April 20, 2018
As a long time family friend, I will always remember how much fun you were to be with. Your sister Judy and I will always keep your memory alive...We'll miss you...Char
Jean Philbrook
April 18, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. Ed was such a nice and funny guy! We had lots of conversations and you will be missed! Rest in peace Ed!
April 18, 2018
Brother still waiting for the phone to ring around dinner time for you to ask what I was cooking or if I was having a sip of the grape...I miss you every day and think about all the crazy conversation we use to have some funny some not so funny...I know I use to drive you crazy because you always said you think you know it all and where did I get my degree in that subject...I know you would get mad for a few hour but would call right back for more lol. Hope all is well up there with the rest of our family..will always love and miss you RIP brother God Speed Judy
April 18, 2018
Love you
Warren Yates
April 17, 2018
Thank you for your service. R.I.P.
Stephen Campos
April 17, 2018
Ed was a really nice guy and loved being a policeman. He was always respectful and polite, even when he pulled you over, just kidding! Condolences to all the family and those lives he touched.
Susan Cisneros (retired city of Modesto)
April 17, 2018
Always a professional and kind and gentle to all. Condolences to the family.
Connie Morris
April 17, 2018
Rest in Peace, Ed. You had a very positive influence on everyone. So glad we shared a good friendship, MPD, and our careers.
April 17, 2018
Rest easy, sir. We have the watch from here.
April 17, 2018
R.I.P. MY FRIEND
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