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Shawn Ferraccio Obituary

Shawn Michael Ferraccio, 46, of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. Born April 29, 1975, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Kathleen E. (Adams) Ferraccio, of Washington Township, and the late Michael J. Ferraccio. Shawn was a 1994 graduate of Kiski Area High School, and worked as a union drywall installer through the IUPAT District Council No. 57 out of Carnegie. He enjoyed fishing, dek hockey and fantasy football. In addition to his father, Shawn was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Benjamin and Louise Ferraccio; and his maternal grandparents, William D. and Mary Alice Adams. Besides his mother, Kathleen, Shawn is survived by his son, Brayden Ferraccio, of Washington; daughter, Chaya Ferraccio, of New Kensington; brother, Adam J. (Jennifer) Ferraccio, of Washington Township; niece, Alexis Ferraccio, of Plum; nephews, Adam and Michael Ferraccio, of Washington Township; uncle, Bill (Jenny) Adams, of Nashville, Tenn.; and his aunt, Pat (Kent Rockwell) Babyak, of Fox Chapel. At the request of the family, all services are private, and have been entrusted to the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., Apollo. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Sep. 8, 2021.

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Keith and Joan Gourley

September 13, 2021

I just saw this today. We are so sorry . Our daughter Kelly graduated with Shawn. Sending prayers to you and Adam and famlies.

Allan & Karen Reyer

September 9, 2021

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our family got to know Shawn when he was younger, through little league baseball and our relationship with Ben, Louise, and Pete Ferraccio. God Bless you in this time of deep sorrow.

Kathy Fields

September 8, 2021

Cathy and Adam, I was so sorry to hear of Shawn´s passing. Gone too soon. I always loved your whole family. I hope God helps you to find peace, in time Know that I am thinking about you and praying for you and your family

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