Louis P. Ferrari

Louis P. Ferrari: January 29, 1954- passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of almost 50 years, Nancy; sons Joseph A. (Laurie) Ferrari and Louis P. II (Solmarie) Ferrari; grandchildren, Gabriella M. Ferrari, Louis J. Ferrari, Valentina M. Ferrari, Frank Fazio and Joseph Fazio; sister, Maria (Mario) Leonardo; sister-in-law, Susan Dimarzo; many aunts, many nieces, nephew, cousins and countless dear friends.
He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary Ferrari and brother-in-law, Dominic DiMarzo.
Louis P. was a legend in his own right. A man who was never afraid to fail, his favorite quote was "A man cannot fully appreciate success until he has met failure." He grew up on Parkway off of Lyell Avenue. He met his neighbor, Nancy at the age of 5 who went on to become his girlfriend, confidant, business partner, fierce protector, and loyal wife. Nancy and Lou had been a couple for over 65 years and were on the cusp of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in June.
A man of tremendous talent, he had multiple business endeavors that took him down many paths in life. He always had the support of his wife in all of his many ventures. He founded Accurate Insurance in 1976 and grew it into one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Western NY until he sold it in 2006. He also founded Ferrari Tours with his Father Joe, running junket tours to Atlantic City and Las Vegas from 1988 until 2010. Bringing countless people from Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse for a weekend of fun in Vegas or A.C.
When it came to business, he was without fear. He looked at business as a form of socializing. And that's what he did best. Often called the life of the party, he truly enjoyed making good times better.
He loved listening to music and was an avid fan of Frank Sinatra, Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire. He was a wealth of knowledge and prided himself on knowing birthdays, family trees, and local lore. He could converse about any subject matter. He loved to offer guidance and input without being overbearing.
However his true pride and joy was undoubtedly his family, he would light up whenever he was speaking of his sons. He was extremely proud of his boys and all of their accomplishments. And he adored being Papa Lou to his grandchildren. He was always only a phone call or text away whenever he was needed. He relished in his role as a father figure to his two daughters in law, Laurie and Solmarie.
He never discouraged anyone from reaching for their dreams. He would never talk you out of buying something, especially if it made you happy. A true gentleman, an old soul, a man with pure class from a bygone era. You would never see him in sweatpants or sneakers, he was meticulous about his appearance and insisted on being well dressed. A generous man who loved to "dook" everyone he encountered.
A special thanks to the nurses and staff on Sands 5, MSDU, 6800 and Sands 6 at RRH.
His Public Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Lawrence Church 1000 North Greece Road, Rochester, NY 14626. A Celebration will follow a Private Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: IACKids (It's About Caring for Kids) PO Box 16201, Rochester, NY 14616 or https://www.iackids.org