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Matthew Ferrante Obituary
Age 16
Omaha. Survived by parents Joseph and Louise Ferrante; brother Christopher Ferrante; sister Elizabeth Ferrante; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
VISITATION Tuesday 2-4pm at Bethany Funeral Home and after 5pm at St. Thomas More Church (48th and Grover St.) with Vigil Service 7pm at the church. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:30am St. Thomas More Church. Visitation at the church 1 hour before the Funeral Mass. Memorials requested to KVSS Catholic Radio, Creighton Prep, or Nebraskans United for Life. BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Ferrante
January 9, 2010
Louise and Family,
God's plan is a mystery. Remember your faith is the only thing which can sustain you. In time your memories will soothe your tears. May God continue to bless you and give you peace. With Deepest Sympathy.
Vincent and Karen Turner, Omaha
Joe Rodgers
December 23, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless and watch over you through this difficult journey.
December 22, 2009
Louise, Chris and family,
Mere words cannot begin to ease the sadness you are feeling at this time. Know that my prayers are being added to the many that are being offered to you. While I didn't know Matt, I do know he had a great mom and a great brother.
May you feeling the loving arms of God holding and supporting you during this difficult time and know that, by the gift of God's son which we celebrate as Christmas, you will one day be joined with Matt again.
Becky Grosserode
Tony & Renate Olhava
December 18, 2009
Louise, Joe, Christopher & Elisabeth
Our prayers are with you in the the loss of Mathew - we know he must be with Jesus.
Christine Heuring
December 18, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
My son and I are so very sorry for the loss of your son Matthew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May Gods love ease your heartache and bring you strength and peace in the days to come.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Christine Heuring and Charles
Prep family
December 18, 2009
Elizabeth and Family.
You are in the thoughts and prayers of the Mercy community.
Patricia Mangiameli
December 17, 2009
Dear Ferrante's
I am a Prep Mom and I just want you to know how deeply this tragedy has touched me as a mother. All I can say is that you have been in my prayers. I parayer every day for you and cry tears with you.
God Bless You
Patricia Mangiameli
December 17, 2009
Dearest Ferrante Family,
I'm so very sorrow for your loss. Matthew was a great kid. Your family and Matt will continue to be in our prayers this holiday and through out this tough time. He's with god and his angels now.
Chelsea Varner and Family
December 17, 2009
Dear Mr and Mrs Ferrante,
Entrust your son's salvation (as for each one of us) to the Divine Mercy of God.
Offering prayers without ceasing to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Our Blessed Mother.
Wendy Synowicki
Carol
December 17, 2009
I was one of the nurses that had the honor of caring for your son in the hospital. I have been thinking of your whole family and wishing you all peace in the days to come. Please know that Matthew is not forgotten.
Curt Crouch
December 16, 2009
Joe, Louise, Chris and Elizabeth, We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved son, Matthew. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Curt, Diane, Dan and Katelyn Crouch
Mike and Sherri Hanna
December 16, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
Words cannot express our sadness for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and may God bless your family and draw you closer as you cope with the loss of your dear son who is now at peace with the Lord.
Another Prep family
December 16, 2009
Dearest Joe and Louise and Family;
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers and know we send you our love.
T. J. and Loren Greenlee
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Barbara Galbraith
December 16, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
Our son is a senior at Prep. We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Alex, Barbara and Dennis Galbraith
December 16, 2009
Dear Louise & Joe
Mary & I are so sorry to here about Matt. With your faith God will help you both get through this time of sorrow.
We will keep your family in our prayers.
George and Mary Farrage Council BLuffs
December 16, 2009
We are incredibly saddened to know that your family must endure such heartache with the loss of your son, Matt. We pray that God strengthens and comforts you and that you feel his love through the support and kindness of family, friends and those who strive to ease your pain. We hold you in our hearts and we pray for your healing. The Hook family.
December 16, 2009
Dear Ferrante family,
We are another Prep family whose son had the good fortune to share several classes with Matt. While words fail us at this time, we hope our prayers bring you comfort and hope during the weeks and months to come.
The Navis family
Carolyn Jaworski
December 16, 2009
Dear Ferrante's,
I am so sorry to hear about Matt! You are a strong family and somehow you will get "through" this great pain together. Please know that I hold all of you in my heart and in my prayers.
December 16, 2009
To the Ferrantes Family
I am so sorry for your lost I pray that God will be with you through this and know that Matt will be missed.
Penny Phillips No Frills Council Bluffs
December 15, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
We are keeping you in our prayers and know that God is with you at this time.
Terry & JoAnn Kenney
December 15, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
Our son is a senior at Prep. We were deeply saddened to hear of this news. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gilmore family.
Papillion, NE
Royce Doumis
December 15, 2009
Joe, Louise and family,
No words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. In time a brighter day will return.
December 15, 2009
dear ferrante family:matt was a great kid. he was a pleasure having as a neighbor and friend. there is an emptiness in all of our hearts for
your loss. matt will always be remembered...god bless and watch over...............the romaire family...........
Natalie
December 15, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
You don't know me personally, but I knew your son. I was a part of the Nebraska Children's Chorus as I believe Matt was as well. He was a wonderful person and kind boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Meyer
December 15, 2009
Dear Elizabeth,
Please know that I am praying for you and your family at this time. It breaks my heart to think of what you must be going through. We are really going to miss Matt as we remember his kindness and good nature through the acts and words of his friends at Prep.
Mrs. Kim Meyer
Suzan Downing
December 15, 2009
My heart aches for your dear son and your family. Remember that this life is just a passing and you will be with Matthew again. May the Lord give you all that you need to endure this pain. My prayers are with you. May your trust in God be ever stronger.
Dennis & Denise O'Toole
December 15, 2009
Joe and Louise, we have no words to express the shock and sadness we feel. We pray that Our Lady, who truly knows your pain, will wrap you in her mantle and comfort you.
Andy Simon
December 15, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Matthew volunteered to be a tutor for me last year. Never asked for any recognition, he just wanted to help. That was the kind of man that Matthewe was.
Taylor Vukov
December 15, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss Matt was a great kid and I got to know him well through the Youth Group meetings and I will miss him I will be sure to keep him in my prayers.
Gene, Debbie, Dan, Bob, Tony Bredin
December 15, 2009
Chris, our hearts ache for you and your family. Know that our prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Heather Hefling
December 15, 2009
Sandi and Ferrante Family
My family and I pray for peace and comfort for all of you, We are very sorry for your loss.
Heather Hefling and Family
Mike/Toni/Paul Lenagh
December 15, 2009
God bless you all. Our prayers and sympathy are with you. There aren't words to express the sorrow we feel for you.
Peggy Holzapfel
December 15, 2009
Dearest Joe & Louise and family, I am so sorry for this road you must travel. I understand the indescribable grief you are in so please know that having lost a child myself you are and will remain in my prayers.
Steve Skelly
December 15, 2009
Chris and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Matt. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if you need anything.
Steve Skelly
Danny Szczeblewski
December 15, 2009
Milana Jordan
December 15, 2009
Ferrantes,
Mine and my family's prayers are with you. I am so sorry for this tragedy. Elizabeth you are a wonderful girl and I pray that you stay strong through this. We are all thinking of you and praying for you. I
Mercy girl 2009
Bill & Erika Dodds
December 15, 2009
Joe and family,
Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Laura Rief
December 15, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that all my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Keep the faith.
Helen K
December 15, 2009
There are answers to your questions, just trust in God. He will guide you. Matt is not lost, he is in the loving hands of our Lord. I pray for your peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead.
Amanda Wiese
December 14, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
I can not even begin to express how sorry I am for your loss of Matt. He was a fabulous boy and I loved him very much. You and Matt will be in my thoughts and prayers and, also, those of the Mercy Community. May God comfort you and watch over Matt. I'm sure he is in God's arms right now.
Much love,
Amanda Wiese, Mercy Class of 2010
December 14, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
Like Mary, you stand at the foot of the cross. Like Jesus' followers, your friends and family are relentless in offering prayers on your behalf.
Deacon Tim and Laurie McNeil, Prep Family 2011
Toni Schroeder
December 14, 2009
Dear Louise, Joe, Chris, and Elizabeth, i am so sorry for your loss. Know that God is with you all. He will help you all to get through this sorrowful time in your lives. May He bless you all. In His love and mercy, Toni
December 14, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are extremely sorry to hear about the loss of Matt.
Hunter Hall & family
Diane Borsh
December 14, 2009
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Though we have never met, as a member of the Prep family, your loss becomes part of our loss! My heart aches for you all, I am so sorry for your loss. May our good Lord comfort you in this difficult time.
Diane & Travis Borsh
Lorri Linenbrink
December 14, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Linenbrink Family
STM
Jeanna Peri
December 14, 2009
Chris,
You are your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.
Robert Mann, Prep Class of 2011 and family
December 14, 2009
To the Ferrante Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Although we have not met in person, Matt's passing has saddened the entire Prep family. Prep boys are all brothers. With sincere sympathy.
Lynne Skomal-Manning
December 14, 2009
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! It is always very difficult to lose a child so tragically!
Steve & Carolyn LaGreca
December 14, 2009
Supporting life has always been the strength of your family. Our prayers are with you all.
December 14, 2009
Joe, Louise and Family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your son Matt. Words are very difficult to come, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your deep faith will guide you and give you strength.
Marty Huckins, Muriel Huckins and Barb Madsen
Phil Delehant
December 14, 2009
Joe and Louise,
I am so sorry for your loss. May a brighter day come to you soon.
Dan and Diane Frost
December 14, 2009
Dear Joe and Louise,
Diane and I are so sorry for the loss of Matt. Our prayer for your family is that the Holy Spirit would comfort you and give you peace beyond understanding.
Jennifer Langdon
December 14, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
Although I do not know you my son knew Matt at Prep. I cannot imagine what you are going through.Justin and Matt shared the same Big Brother their freshman year, and shared several classes this year.I heard many nice things about Matt.Know that you have the support and prayers of the Prep Community.We grieve with you and pray for you too. May God Bless you all.
bartolomei's
December 14, 2009
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God."
Our Prayers are with you,
Marco and JoAnn Bartolomei
Prep Family
December 14, 2009
Dear Louise and Joe, We are so sorry for the loss of your son Matthew. Please know that Dan and I are praying for you. Dan and Diane Frost
Theresa Gunia
December 14, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
Know that you are in our prayers. We will continue to pray for you and for Matt.
Bob & Theresa Gunia
Chandler & Jennifer Hester
jessica roden
December 14, 2009
"he was a nice guy, and a hard worker and we will all miss him at work very much, prayers go to your family"
Pete Thordarson
December 14, 2009
We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray for all of you. Pete, Debbie, Joe & John Thordarson
Susie Rankin
December 14, 2009
Chris, your ConAgra family is very sorry for your loss. We will be keeping your family in our prayers. -Susie Rankin
Teresa S
December 14, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
December 14, 2009
Our prayers are with you all. We share your sorrow, as we have lost one in our Prep family. God bless you and may peace find you each day you walk this painful journey....
~Steve and Rebecca Hannibal, Evan Ryan
December 14, 2009
Chris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during such difficult time.
Anand
December 14, 2009
Joe, Louise, Chris and Beth
Our prayers go out to all of you on the loss of Matthew, We know the Lord will be watching out for all of you at this difficult time.
Eric,Bridget,Ryan,Patrick,Kelly Wieczorek
December 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrick Stibbs & family
Jim,Susan Franco and Family
December 14, 2009
Dear Ferrantes,
Know that our family, along with countless others, will help you shoulder the load through this most difficult time. Jim, Susan, Joseph, John Paul, Stephen, James and Michael have you in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
December 14, 2009
Louise, Joe, Chris and Beth,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary, Lindsay, and Ryan Wrieth
Audrey, Terry, Patrick, Katie and Joe Buckley
December 14, 2009
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son Matthew. Even though our families have never had the opportunity to meet, our family shares your sorrow, as we grieve the loss of one of our Prep family. We pray that God watches over Matthew and your family.
Sabrina Mattes
December 14, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
Im so sorry for your loss. I worked with Matt at No Frills. He was a great cashier and an amazing young man. He was always there when we needed him. Im really sorry for you lose. My prayers and thoughts are with you! WE WILL ALL MISS U MATT!!!! RIP
Greg Schuett
December 14, 2009
Chris,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Greg
December 14, 2009
Louise, Joe, Chris and Beth
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John, Cindy and Sarah Jodlowski
thanyou
December 14, 2009
I didn't know you that much, and I'm sorry now that I didn't.
RIP Matt.
Asis Sengupta
December 14, 2009
Dear Chris, we share the deep sorrow that has come upon you and your family, we pray for your kid brother and your family, Asis
Ann Gohr
December 13, 2009
Thinking of your family during your time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. God is watching over you.
John, Ann, Nick and Jake Gohr
The Larmon Family
December 13, 2009
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your son Matthew. We are praying for your family and especially Matthew.
Randy Larmon
December 13, 2009
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your son Matthew. We are praying for your family and especially Matthew. The Larmon Family, (Omaha, NE)
December 13, 2009
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your son Matthew. We are praying for your family and especially Matthew. The Larmon Family, (Omaha, NE)
December 13, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and pray for the peace beyond understanding that comes from a relationship with Our Lord will hold you and carry you. All the teens and adult leaders of the KVSS Steubie and Refiner's FIRE! youth prayer group send our love and pledge our prayers for you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Kristine Prem
December 13, 2009
Dear Joe and Louise, My deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family in the loss of your son.
Mary Jane Ziola
December 13, 2009
Louise, Joe, Chris and Elizabeth,
Our hearts are so very, very heavy. We pray that you feel the presence of Jesus, and the presence of Our Blessed Mother every moment as you grieve your loss of Matt.
The Huerter family
YVONNE & DOMINIQUE MILLER
December 13, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Shauna Hautzinger
December 13, 2009
Please accept our prayers.
The Hautzinger Family
December 13, 2009
Our hearts and prayers are with you. We are very sorry for your loss.
Mr and Mrs Gerry Talacko and Bill
Prep Family
Rick & Teresa Damasauskas
December 13, 2009
Joe and Louise, Our hearts pour out the deepest of sympathy for you all on this the most difficult of times. Your precious child is gone home and was a precious rose planted in our lives and will never be forgotten. Many rosaries are being said for your family and will be said... we love you and mourn your great loss with you. May God rest his soul and those of the faithfully departed.
December 13, 2009
Louise, Joe, Chris and Beth
Our thoughts, prayers and Love are with you all.
Bieterman Family
Daniel Littley
December 13, 2009
Louise, Joe, Chris, and Elizabeth,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were extremely sorry to hear about your loss.
Dan and Fran
Katie Domayer
December 13, 2009
The Ferrante Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother Matthew.May the support of family and friends carry you through this sorrowful time.Please know that all of you are in our prayers.
In sympathy,friendship and prayers,
Katie, Jim, Jacob & Marissa Domayer
Parishioners of St.Thomas More
Faith Community.
Marie Puskas
December 13, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Ashley Stewart
December 13, 2009
we all miss matt i have a lot of good memories with him and iam going to keep them close to my heart. he was a very good kid. miss u matt.
Scott M
December 13, 2009
Dear Ferrante Family,
I words cannot discribe how deeply sorry i am for your lose. I would just like you to know that the entire prep community supports you all during this hard time.
Bob & Gretchen White
December 13, 2009
Joe, Louise and family.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
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