Barbara A. Ferraro

1935 - 2025

Barbara A. Ferraro
October 26, 2025
Barbara A. Petrelli Ferraro of Branford, died Sunday October 26, 2025 at the Hospital of St. Raphael Campus at YNHH. She was the beloved wife of Michael P. Ferraro, Jr. Barbara was born on March 27, 1935 in New Haven a daughter of the late Alfred and Alice Marino Petrelli. In addition to Mike, she is survived by her (step) children, Teresa (Hap) Panza of North Haven, Linda Ferraro of Branford, Michael (Michelle) Ferraro of North Haven, Dolores (Jack) Dinse of Middletown, Paul (Ellen) Ferraro of Branford and Christine (Joseph) Sordi of North Haven, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, and her sisters Marie Scilla, Agnes Yarsawich and Jane Nardecchia. She was predeceased by a son John Ferraro. Barbara had a long career of over 20 years at United Illuminating before taking on the role of devoted wife and mother. She was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. Barbara truly loved spending time spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. Her funeral will leave the funeral home Thursday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Bosco Parish at St. Mary Church, 731 Main Street, Branford at 10:00. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Gianna Pregnancy Resource Center, helping moms and babies in the community. Checks can be sent to: P.O. Box 511, Northford, CT 06472. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.