Joanne Ferrara Obituary
FERRARA, Joanne (Nolan) — Of Revere, passed away on April 10, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John Ferrara. Cherished mother of John Ferrara and his wife Charlotte of Lynnfield, Lisa Fortuna and her husband Robert of Revere, and Debra Grimes and her husband Daniel of Epping, NH. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Justin, Jonathan, Derek, Danielle, and Meghan. Joanne’s greatest joy in life was her grandchildren, and she was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first great-grandchild this July. Dear sister of Joseph Kezar of Maine and David Kezar of Lynn.
Funeral services will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons–Bruno Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., followed by a prayer service in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 14th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joanne’s memory to the American Lung Association. Please see the link below for contributions. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield.
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