John J. Ferraro 1963-2023
NILES — John Joseph Ferraro, 60, passed away peacefully, Friday July 14, 2023, with his loving family by his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
John was born March 16, 1963, in Youngstown, the son of the late John L. Ferraro Jr. and Donna J. Rosta Ferraro.
He graduated from Boardman High School in 1981. John attended Youngstown State University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. The majority of his working career was with the state of Ohio, Adult Parole Authority, as a parole officer.
John enjoyed many things, such as attending car shows with his son, driving his sports cars, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, cooking for his children and cooking chicken for his favorite dogs, Trixie and Benny. John also bowled for many years and achieved a perfect 300 game. John’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and helping his children.
Those left to cherish his wonderful and precious memory include his daughter, Lindsey Ferraro; son, Eric Ferraro; brother, Tony (Martina) Ferraro; sister, Michelle (Bob) Babik; former wife, Debbie Ferraro; his father’s second wife, Ali (Alice) Ferraro; his aunt, Linda (Nick) Pacura; nephews, Ryan Babik, Anthony (Alyssa) Ferraro, Jesse Ferraro and Joey Ferraro; nieces, Sarah Ferraro and Elizabeth Ferraro; great-nephew, Miles Ferraro; great-niece, Bonnie Ferraro; and grandpuppy, Trixie.
Family and friends may call 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Fox Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m.
Material tributes can be made, in John’s memory, to Sanctuary Hospice, 6715 Tippecanoe Road, Bldg. 8, Canfield, OH 44406.
John’s family wishes to thank the entire staff at Sanctuary Hospice for the kindness and compassionate care that John received.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of John may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Ferraro family.
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John J. Ferraro 1963-2023
NILES — John Joseph Ferraro, 60, passed away peacefully, Friday July 14, 2023, with his loving family by his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
John was born March 16, 1963, in Youngstown. He was the son of the late John L. Ferraro Jr. and Donna J. Rosta Ferraro.
He graduated from Boardman High School in 1981. John attended Youngstown State University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. The majority of his working career was with the state of Ohio, Adult Parole Authority, as a parole officer.
John enjoyed many things, such as attending car shows with his son, driving his sports cars, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, cooking for his children, and cooking chicken for his favorite dogs, Trixie and Benny. John also bowled for many years and achieved a perfect 300 game. John’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and helping his children.
Those left to cherish his wonderful and precious memory include his daughter, Lindsey Ferraro; son, Eric Ferraro; brother, Tony (Martina) Ferraro; sister, Michelle (Bob) Babik; former wife, Debbie Ferraro; his father’s second wife, Ali (Alice) Ferraro; his aunt, Linda (Nick) Pacura; nephews, Ryan Babik, Anthony (Alyssa) Ferraro, Jesse Ferraro and Joey Ferraro; nieces, Sarah Ferraro and Elizabeth Ferraro; great-nephew, Miles Ferraro; great-niece, Bonnie Ferraro; and grandpuppy, Trixie.
Family and friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Fox Funeral Home. There will be a funeral service to follow at 3 p.m.
Material tributes can be made, in John’s memory, to Sanctuary Hospice, 6715 Tippecanoe Road, Building 8, Canfield, OH 44406.
John’s family wishes to thank the entire staff at Sanctuary Hospice for the kindness and compassionate care that John received.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of John may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Ferraro family.
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