Edward J. Ferrucci, 82, of North Haven, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Emily Cocco Ferrucci. Edward was born in New Haven on June 3, 1935 and was the son of the late Edward and Louise Pierucci Ferrucci. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University, his Master’s degree from UCONN and his 6th Year from Fairfield University. Edward was an elementary school teacher for the New Haven Board of Education for many years and was a former principal at Martin Luther King School.  Always having the best interests of his students in mind, Edward was a champion amongst his students whom he loved unconditionally. He was a member of the Retired Principal Club.  Edward was a baseball enthusiast and was a co-captain on his college baseball team. He enjoyed fishing for snappers and blue fish, crabbing in Old Saybrook and loved bringing his family out on his boat to go cruising and waterskiing. Edward was a very handyman who was also good with his hands.  Father of Jay Ferrucci. Grandfather of Nicholas, Alycia and Emily Ferrucci.

Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 11:00. Family and friends may call from 10:00 until time of service. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Wallingford.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the  Edward J. Ferrucci Memorial Fund, c/o Reggie Mayo, Superintendant, Board of Education, City of New Haven, 54 Meadow Street, New Haven, CT 06519.