Nicholas W. Ferrigno Jr.

Nicholas Ferrigno Obituary

Nicholas W. Ferrigno Jr., 50, of Ft. Mitchell, Ky., passed away Sept. 28, 2009, at Hospice of the Bluegrass-Northern Kentucky Care Center in Ft. Thomas, Ky.
A service was held at Blessed Sacrament Church, interment at Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell.
Born in Westerly, Sept 21, 1959, the son of Kathryn (Laffargue) Lewis and the late Nicholas W. Ferrigno Sr., he attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Westerly High School in 1977, from the University of Rhode Island, and cum laude from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University.
Nick was a member of the law firm Greenbaum Doll and McDonald PLLC and concentrated his practice in employee benefits law and litigation as chair of the firm's ERISA Controversy Team. He was recently named Kentucky Super Lawyer by Law & Politics and Cincy Leading Lawyer by Cincy Magazine. He was a past recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier's Forty Under 40 Award and was commissioned by the governor and Kentucky Secretary of State as a Kentucky Colonel.
Nick was the co-author of numerous publications including ERISA Facts, Benefit Facts, and The Insider's Guide to DOL Plan Audits.
He had particular experience on ERISA fiduciary, compliance and criminal matters having previously served with the Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and was a nationally recognized lecturer on the topic.
Nick was a past chair of the Employee Benefits Committee of the Cincinnati Bar Association, co-founder and past president of the ASPPA Cincinnati Bar Association, co-founder and past president of the ASPPA Benefits Council of Greater Cincinnati and served on the Great Lakes Area Tax-Exempt/Government Council of the Internal Revenue Service.
He had obtained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 10 of Westerly and continued to be an active member of the board of directors of the Boy Scouts of America and the board of directors of the Erlanger Housing Development Corporation. He was also a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, the ESOP Association and numerous bar associations.
He leaves behind his wife, Rhonda; his two daughters, Brittany and Alexis; his mother; two sisters, Kerri Barber and Jacquelyn Bailey; his brother, Scott Ferrigno; stepfather, William Lewis Jr.; stepbrother, William Lewis III; and several nieces and nephews.
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Published by The Westerly Sun on Oct. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Ferrigno

6 Entries

Christina Pugliese

October 20, 2009

To The Ferrigno family and Kathy,
I was so saddened to hear of Chip's passing. Through the years I would hear of his many accomplishments and was so happy for him. My Dad (passed on now) used to love talking business with him and Joe K. at the beach. :)
Please know my heart and prayers are with you all. Chip was one of the kindest men I have ever met. I can only imagine what you must feel. Love and peace be with you.

Dick Smith

October 16, 2009

Ferrigno Family, Kathy, although I did not live on Nichols Lane as I pass by your home I can still see your children out playing with Dean, Kelly & Cheryl. Although Cheryl has left us and I know Chip & Cheryl are catching up on old times. They both accomplish more in life then many of us will ever. I know all of Westerly is feeling your loss. Chip will be in our Prayers with some special friends.
I know all your former neighbors Art & Ang, Bob & Maureen Smith, Bert & Camille Larson are with you.

Holly Caldwell

October 15, 2009

To the Ferrigno Family: I just learned of Chip's passing from my dear friend Heidi (Bavasso) Gilman, and was so deeply saddened for all of you. Kathy, as a mother now, I can only imagine your unspeakable grief. I did not have the pleasure of knowing his wife and children, but am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. He was a very kind person. I knew him from his days guarding the beaches of Westerly. He always treated everybody so kindly - with a quiet respect. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Kindly, Holly (Victoria) Caldwell

Brian Routhier

October 15, 2009

To the Ferrigno family: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Chips passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jacquie Williams (Brown)

October 15, 2009

To the Ferrigno's: I am very sorry to hear about "Chip". So many years pass by us, we move away, marry, have children of our own and somehow the people we grew up with fade into our memories. I was shocked to read of this news, still harboring the numbing thought of Charlies passing. I see that Chip really did alot with his life and I am sure you are all very proud of his accomplishments. Let your memories be fond and loving. I pray that God stay close to you all and that the soul of Chip succeeds in letting you all know, he is with you.

Billy Toscano

October 15, 2009

This saddens me greatly. I know we're getting older and losing a member fo the Class of 1977 will become more common as the years go by.

I will always remember Chip's eagerness, energy and smile.

It seems as though he made a great life for himself.

I'll pray for him and his family.

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