Obituary of Thomas Ferrara

Thomas G. Ferrara Rochester NY Age: 88 Born in NY City on July 14, 1920 where he lived until 1954. Passed away July 24, 2008 at the age of 88. Predeceased by his wife, Ann (Marullo). Survived by his son, Thomas F. (Christine) Ferrara; granddaughters, Eve Lyons and Lia Monteferrante; his brother, Louise (Diane) Russo of Staten Island, brothers-in-law, Salvatore Ciaravino, Jack Sciortino; nieces and nephews. Tom was a decorated WWII Veteran and received a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart with Three Clusters and a Distinguished Service Medal which he earned during his participation in the invasion of Normandy and The Battle of the Bulge. He was employed by the American Thread Co. for 35 years until his retirement in 1983, at which time he and his wife Ann retired to Venice, FL. There will be no calling hours. Services and Interment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery.