Obituary of Jennie M. Ferro

Jennie Mossa Ferro, who died on Saturday April 18, 2015, was born in Schenectady on January 3, 1924 to Silvio and Maria Pangia Mossa. She attended Franklin Elementary School and then Oneida Junior High School (which closed in August 2012). That's where she met the boy who later became the man she married. Jennie graduated with honors from Nott Terrace High School in the class of January 1942. She also graduated from Mildred Elley Secretarial School in Albany, supported by a scholarship from the Schenectady Women's Club and assistance from her sisters Rose and Jessie. She worked at the Schenectady Savings Bank, the family's restaurant, Mother Ferro's, and the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory. Jennie was a member of the GEAA and GE Women's Club. She and her husband took memorable day trips and longer trips with congenial groups of people. Jennie was predeceased by her parents and her siblings Joseph (Pip), Rose, Giovanina and Louis Mossa, and Jessie Ferro. Lastly and most lovingly by her husband John O. Ferro, her best friend, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. He was most supportive and gave his love unconditionally. John and Jennie were very proud of their two children, who became responsible adults and reached their educational goals. Jennie is survived by her daughter, Deborah Ferro Burke and her husband Richard of Lenox MA, son George Ferro of Schenectady, and grandchildren Alissa Ferro of Boston and Adam Ferro of Crested Butte, CO. Also her sister-in-law Giorgianna Catuccio and her husband Donald, her niece Sandra Bruce and her husband Victor, and nephews Frank Ferro and his wife Dana Nelson of Branford, CT and James Catuccio and his wife Janice. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Christy Raucci, Maria Facheris and Louis Mossa of Florida, and Silvio Mossa of North Carolina. She was close to her cousin Josephine Pangie Henk and her family of Williamsburg, VA, and to her loyal and supportive friend Onnie Nappi and his wife Rosalie. Jennie thanks Dr. David Armenia and gives special thanks to Dr. Arthur Stevens, who attended to her medical needs and was very comforting and available at all times, both day and night. Sandy and Victor Bruce oversaw her medical care and responded to emergencies. For several years she received help and care from Alisha Little and Janet Szuba. Ann Gallagher Sagaas of the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany helped Jennie understand that life was worth living. Visitation will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union St., (at McClellan St.), Schenectady, followed by a memorial Mass of Christian burial at St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church at 1 PM. Jennie donated her body to Albany Medical College. Interment later will be in a private service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Donations may be made in Jennie's memory to the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, or the Restoration Fund of St. Anthony's Church, where she was a lifelong member.