Nicholas J. Ferrara, 76, of North Haven passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Sandillo Ferrara. Nick was born in New Haven on May 15, 1940; son of the late Michael C. and Mary Pallotto Ferrara; had worked for the former James A. O’Brien Bicycle Distributors of New Haven; later for Raleigh America for 28 years until his retirement and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family. Father of Kimberly (Raymond) Lubus, Kenneth (Kristen) Ferrara and Keith (Erin) Ferrara. Grandfather of Mary and Raymond Lubus, Owen, Aidan, Eilish, Declan and Nicholas Price Ferrara. Brother of Annette (Milton) Baisley and Nancy (Frederick) Molitierno. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm. Family and friends may call from 4:00 pm until time of service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne’s Shrine, 92 St. Anne’s Road, Isle La Motte, Vermont 05463.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our love and prayers to your family.
My sympathies to all of Nick’s family. I met Nick many years ago in when we were students at North Haven High School. We played some high school sports together. He was a competitor, like most of us were at that time. I left the area when I entered the Air Force for several years. I’ve been keeping up with some of our high school sports athletes through Whitey Gould. Nick was a very good friend and it was my honor and privilege to have been able to have Nick as my friend. I know his family will miss him very much, but know that Nick will now be playing on God’s team. May God bless you all in this very difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. He is once again reunited with his beloved Pat. With Deepest Sympathy
So sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Kim, Ken & Keith,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your dad was something special, especially to our family. He was the type of person that would do anything for anybody. He will be sorely missed on Country Way. He always kept me up to date on yoose guys and your families when I came down to visit. I will miss him working in the yard with is radio listening to the Red Sox. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Keith,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are all praying for you during this very difficult time.
Ferrara family,
As one of Nick’s many bike shop customers, I wanted to first express my sorrow at the loss of this great man.
Nick was by far the most kind, honest person we have ever dealt with in the bicycle industry. We always felt like he represented us, not necessarily the company he was working for. His advice was sought after and we could always count on an impartial, honest answer to any question. He helped us and many other businesses to improve our relationships with our customers by his example of fairness, hard work and integrity. He truly was a leader by example.
His love and pride of his family was evident in the stories shared about his special relationships with all of you. I know this is a difficult time for you, but know that he is watching all of us with a big smile on his face while holding Patricia’s hand, the love of his life.