Anthony G. Ferrara

Anthony G. Ferrara age 90 years died in the Bay Front Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida on Friday, May 24, 2013. Born in Norwood, Massachusetts on March 27, 1923, he was the son of the late Isadore and Martha (Pecarraro) Ferrara. He graduated from Norwood High School with the class of 1942. Mr. Ferrara proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He has been a resident of Saint Petersburg, Florida for the past 5 years moving from Carver and Walpole, Massachusetts.

Mr. Ferrara was the owner and operator of Centre Cleaners in Walpole, Massachusetts for many years.

In his spare time he served as a Prison Minister and worked with people recovering from alcohol addiction. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and will always be remembered for Nono shortcuts.

Beloved husband of Diane (Grover) Ferrara and the late Rose C. (Borgatti) Ferrara. Loving father of Martha Walsh of Norfolk, Mary Flaherty of Norfolk, Steven Ferrara of Sharon, David Ferrara of Walpole, Theresa Gugala of Franklin, Anthony Ferrara, Jr. of Taunton, Barabra Petersen of NH, Paul Ferrara of FL, the late Christine Ferrara and the late Vincent Ferrara. Cherished grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of 3. Brother of the late George Ferrara, James Ferrara, Nicholas Ferrara, Mario Ferrara, Frances Fahey, Salvatore Ferrara, Rose Bendinelli, Santino Ferrara, Joseph Ferrara, and E. John Ferrara.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Memorial Service that will be held in the Victory Assembly of God 67 High Plain Street Sharon, MA on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 4:00 PM. Interment will be private. Arrangements by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home Walpole.