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Steve Ferrara Obituary
Stephen Francis Ferrara, 73, of Sanford, Washington, DC and Minneapolis passed away Tuesday August 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dr. Ferrara was born in Boston, MA a son of the late Stanley Stephen Ferrara and Ruth Virginia Robinson Ferrara. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Ferrara. Steve was a renowned educational research scientist and mentor. He was a truly awesome man who adored his family, all Boston sports, his professional colleagues, his many friends, and music.
Dr. Ferrara is survived by his wife, Susan Trent; daughter, Rachel Sweeney (Brian); son, Sam Ferrara (Jamie), and stepson, William Haben (Emily Alderman); grandchildren, Asher Sweeney, Isla Sweeney, and Levi Ferrara; one brother, Edward Carlson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made online to the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, (weareplannedparenthoodaction.org); or to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 7th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 ([email protected]).
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