Avis de décès de Robert-J. Ferri

WALLINGFORD - Robert J. Ferri, 97, beloved husband of 60 years of the late Rose J. Fresina Ferri, of Long Hill Road, Wallingford, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at MidState Medical Center.Born in Wallingford, Sept. 29, 1916, a son of the late Joseph and Eugenia Bernadoni Ferri, he had been a lifelong Wallingford resident and had played semi pro football. Bob had been employed for many years by Zandri Catering, Huskes Catering and the Connecticut State Police Radio Division until his retirement. He was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran of World War II. Bob had been a member of the Sons of Italy, the Libero Pensiero, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, the Republican Town Comittee and the V.F.W. Post 591. He was a Past President of the Wallingford Little League and had coached men's softball teams in town. Bob loved telling great jokes and stories. He was a crafts man and a collector who enjoyed big band music.He is survived by his daughter, Robin Lee Ferri, of Tucson, Ariz.; his son, Robert J. Ferri, Jr., and his wife, Dawne, of Wallingford; his two grandchildren, Nicole Ferri and Dominic Ferri; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Joseph, Libero and Roland Ferri; and his sister, Leda Ferri.His family would like to thank his caregivers, Janette and Vicky, his neighbors and all of the caring people at Masonicare.His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, Tuesday, June 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. A graveside military service will be held Friday, June 20, at 11:30 a.m. in Center Street Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St., Wallingford, CT 06492. www.wallingfordfh.com