Michael P Ferro

Michael P Ferro obituary, Watchung, NJ

Michael P Ferro

Michael Ferro Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Higgins Home for Funerals, Inc. on Jun. 6, 2025.

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Obituary of Michael P Ferro
Michael Paul Ferro, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Morristown Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 23, 1947, in Orange, New Jersey, Michael was the beloved son of the late Michael and Helen Ferro. He was raised in West Orange, New Jersey, and later lived in Hillsborough before settling in Bridgewater, where he resided for the past 36 years with his family. He graduated from Mountain High School in 1965 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo in Ohio, followed by a master's degree in chemistry from Rutgers University, and ultimately his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Michigan.
Throughout his accomplished career, Michael worked as a chemist at Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, and more recently at Sanofi-Aventis in Bridgewater.
Michael loved spending time with his family above all else. Michael especially enjoyed family vacations, time at the beach in Avalon, photography, and cheering his boys on at various sporting events. He could often be found at the gym early mornings and was known for his famous chocolate chip cookies. His wife of 36 years and 3 sons were the greatest joys of his life.
He was predeceased by his beloved son, Bobby Ferro who passed away in 2021 of glioblastoma, and his parents, Michael and Helen Ferro. He is survived by his devoted wife, Alysia Ferro; his sons, Michael Ferro and his wife Amanda Liccardi, and Jonathan Ferro and his fiancée Maryanna Schweininger; and his sister, Linda Ferro, and her husband Mark Sorin and his nieces Christina and Suzannah.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1890 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Alysia and Michael have been devoted to keeping Bobby's legacy alive through their Hope Brings Strength efforts to support various non-profit and educational organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region, 3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Donations may also be made online at www.rmhcphilly.org. Hope brings strength.

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RK

June 15, 2025

Dear Alysia, Michael and Jon
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Mike. He was a wonderful husband and father, who's loss will be felt deeply. Please be assured of our love and prayer at this sad time. RK.

Maria Cleveland-Jones

June 8, 2025

Dear Alysia,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Kath and Tom Joyal

June 7, 2025

Dear Alycia, Mike, Amanda, Jon and Marianna,

We were saddened to hear of Mike´s passing. He will be with Bobby and Jack!

We have such fond memories of him as Austin and Jon were besties since Kindergarten, 9 yrs at ICS, cub scouts, and education continuing thru high school at Prep including many hours on the bleachers watching their LAX games. We enjoyed our relationship with you as family friends as Garrett and Mike´s paths were also closely woven.

We loved Mike´s honesty. He always told it like it was. We enjoyed our conversations as there were many drop offs and pick ups at our respective homes of the kids during the many years before drivers licenses

What a blessing that Mike was able to be home full time with the boys at a busy time in high school when you needed to be in more than one place at a time and you also had your exchange student, Leo, if I am recalling correctly, and Louey, the dog!

We were grateful that you all came to Tom´s 50th Birthday party to celebrate him as a family. We were honored to also participate in Hope Brings Strength activities with you, running the 5K in Philly with him. You all spearheaded this great cause and have helped so many people.

He will fondly be remembered for his dedication and passion for his family and being the father of amazing kids. They will live with so much of Mike in their hearts, bringing that all into their lives now and in the future.

With deep sympathy for your great loss.

Love,
Tom and Kath Joyal
6-7-2025

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