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Bradley Ferraro Obituary
Born in Westerly, he was the son of Thomasine Joan (Rattigan) Ferraro of Mystic and the late James "Jim" L. Ferraro and lived in Stonington all of his life.
Brad was a mason and general contractor owning and operating Ferraro Masonry for 37 years. He took great pride in his work which was evident through his amazing work ethic and craftsmanship.
He enjoyed his early morning bicycle rides, vacationing with his family, but most of all, loved spending time with his daughter each and every morning having coffee together and reading the newspaper down at the Mystic River. Brad was an avid New England Patriots football fan. Brad embraced each day with a smile, and his wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and co-workers. He was a very caring, thoughtful, and generous individual who was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves his two children, Paul Blanco and his wife, Amy, of Wethersfield, and Jennifer Ferraro of Stonington; sister, Shelley Rohus and her husband, Michael, of Willspoint, Texas; three grandchildren, Annabella, Sofia, and Paul Blanco; his in-laws, Richard and Elizabeth Sykes of Old Saybrook; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Miller and her husband, George, of Killingworth and Deborah Dupre and her husband, Ted, of Westbrook; brother-in-law, Steven Sykes and his wife, Eileen, of Snohomish, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, at Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, 51 Williams Ave., Mystic. A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Mystic Congregational Church, 43 East Main St., Mystic. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bradley Ferraro
Deb Cannarella
June 18, 2024
Thinking of you all. Hope this day is made easier by your many good memories.
Deborah Cannarella
June 18, 2020
Sue, Paul, and Jen. Thinking of you all. Each day is a challenge, but anniversary dates, birthdays, holidays are especially bittersweet. We never forget the loss, we just learn to live with it. I hope many happy memories keep Brad close to you every day.
Grace and Wally Smith
June 18, 2020
We hold on dearly to all our special memories of Brad. We had such fun times and have missed him so much. You never forget a special person in your life and you grasp and hold on to all the wonderful memories you have to bring a smile to your face, in spite of how sadly you feel about his passing. Wally and I often think of a song Brad loved or something funny that always seemed to happen when we were with him. He loved everyone and treated everyone admirably. We know you're in heaven Brad making all the other angels laugh every day.
Paula Fee
July 1, 2013
Dear Sue, Jenny, Paul, & Joan and family,
Losing a loved one so suddenly is incomprehensible and shocking. Losing someone so young and vibrant is beyond tragic. I am so sorry for your loss. Brad was always a caring and wonderful friend to our family ever since he was a youngster! Of course, there's his ear-to-ear smile that we'll remember forever, but he never uttered an unkind word about anyone. I have pictures of him and Jimmy helping Cliff build our house - they both just pitched just because that's the way they were! Brad often stopped by the Boat Livery for a cup of coffee on his way to work on Masons Island just to say hello! My deepest sympathy and prayers.
June 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful person ( Gone too soon ) Our deepest sympathy to all the family and also in our prayers .
Geneva and her family
June 28, 2013
Dear Joan and family, We are sorry for your too soon loss. Of the many memories, Brad's cheerful wave across the street is most cherished. C.J. Lewis and family.
Melanie Hartley
June 27, 2013
Sue,
We are so sorry to hear about Brad, please know you and Jennifer are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melanie & Bill Hartley xo
Bev Kavanagh
June 26, 2013
Susan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brad was a great guy, he will be missed by many.
Scott and Melanie Degler
June 25, 2013
Sue, we are shocked and very sad to hear of Brad's passing. He was a wonderful gentleman and always had a wave for his neighbors. Wilcox Road will never be the same without him! Please know you, Jen and Paul are in our thoughts.
Your neighbors,
Richard Bestwick
June 25, 2013
I'm so saddened of the passing of Brad.
He was a Great craftsmen, And a friend.
I wish your family peace this time of sorrow.
Brittany Higgins
June 25, 2013
Jen and Mrs Ferraro I am deeply saddened by your loss. Thinking of you both and your entire family.
June 25, 2013
With deepest sympathy our thoughts are with you.
Home Builders and Remodelers Association of CT.
Norton C. Wheeler III VP
Cindy Winkler
June 25, 2013
My Dear Friend Sue, I am so very sorry for the loss of Brad. My heart is so heavy for you, Jen, and Paul. You are in my thoughts. Love Cindy Winkler
Elsie Doughty
June 25, 2013
Sue and family,
I am so incredibly saddened to hear about Brad. He was such a great guy...always smiling. A genuine bright light has been taken much too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deborah Cannarella
June 25, 2013
I'm so very sorry to hear about your great loss. Thinking of you and your entire family.
Sharon Scarpa
June 25, 2013
Sue, my heart breaks for you and Jen. We are out of town this week but heard about Brad's passing and just wanted you to know Mike and I are thinking of you both with heavy hearts. So very sad. Brad will be missed by so many.
June 25, 2013
Sue and Family -
I am so sorry to hear about Brad. I knew Brad in high school and he was the greatest guy. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
Alice (Kupka) Dodge
Francesca Russell
June 25, 2013
Sue, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Christine & Martin Falkner
June 25, 2013
Sue, we are so completely shocked and devastated about Brads passing. He really was a kind, generous and thoughtful man. And with that cheeky, adorable smile. He certainly was one of the good ones. He was so proud and loved you, Paul and Jen so much. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.
Joyce & Bob Koller
June 24, 2013
Sue,
Bob and I were so sorry to hear about Brad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Linda Price
June 24, 2013
Sue and family, we are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all . Bob and Linda Price and family
June 24, 2013
I loved working with Brad. He was such a positive guy. I will miss him so much. Our town has lost one of the great ones.
Bob mercer
June 24, 2013
Dear Sue,
I was shocked to hear of Brad's passing. We were talking on Thursday about his current job and future ones we could possibly work together on. He always had a smile for all and will be greatly missed by the building community at GLP.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Best regards,
Chuck Canavan
Joanna Gradilone
June 24, 2013
JoAnn, I am so sorry about your son. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Ed Majkowski, Lisa Moran
June 24, 2013
Sue, Jen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Brad. My and Lisa's hearts and prayers go out to you. He will be missed by us all.
Kevin Shea
June 24, 2013
Brad was just a sweetheart of a guy and his smile will be what I remember most. I worked with his father a short while and when things would get stessful on thejob, you could look over and there was Brad with that ear to ear smile. So sorry for you loss.
Karen Walker
June 24, 2013
Dear Sue, I am so sorry not to mention shocked by Brad's death. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. It seems like yesterday when you two met and married. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Betty Gomes
June 24, 2013
Joan so sorry for your loss. I can hear Dick talking about Brad and Shelly. My prayers and sympathy to you and Shelly and all Brad's family. May he rest in peace he was too young to be taken from all of you.
June 24, 2013
Joan I am so sorry for your loss. I can hear Dick talking about Brad. My prayers and sympathy to you and Shelly and all Brads family. mmay he rest in peace he was too young to
Seumas Quinn
June 24, 2013
Sue,
How sorry and shocked I was to learn of Brad's passing. I was just with him last Thursday reviewing a job at GLP. It was so nice to reconnect with him over the past few years with him working there so often. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Paul and Jenn at this time of sorrow.
Marie Rearick
June 24, 2013
Sue - I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 24, 2013
Sue & Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know what a difficult time this is and you are in my prayers.
Cheryl Bishop
Robin Brisson
June 24, 2013
Dear Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 24, 2013
Dear Sue and Jen:
My heart goes out to you both. I am so
sorry for your loss. May God give strength for this very sad time.
Love, Mrs. "B"
Grace and Wally Smith
June 24, 2013
Brad was a friend to so many people. When we were with him, Sue and Jen we were always smiling and having a wonderful time. He just made that happen naturally!
He was one of the most giving-of-himself people we have ever known. Everyone who knew Brad knows what a wonderful husband, father and friend he was. Words cannot express how greatly saddened we are by his passing. We extend the utmost of sympathy to all his family.
Brad, you will always remain in our hearts. The memories are endless!
Love, and Forever Friends
April Arroyo
June 24, 2013
Brad was an amazing husband and father and a friend to all. I loved hearing the many stories about him from Sue. His smile will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Rest in peace Brad.
Stephanie Demay Toolan
June 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Maxine Matta
June 24, 2013
Sue: I am so sorry to hear your husband has passed. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
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