Valentino “Packy” Ferro, 82, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 42 years to Wanda Hugli Ferro. Packy was born in the Wooster Street area of New Haven on August 12, 1935 and was the son of the late Michael and Annette Nastri Ferro. A member of the Teamsters Local #443 until his retirement. He then worked as a driver for CT Limousine and also drove privately for many different clients. . Packy was an antique car enthusiast having gone to many car shows. He also enjoyed music, playing his harmonica and keyboard, writing poetry, horseracing, recreational gambling and traveling with family and friends of which Italy was his favorite. Father of Mark Ferro, Daniel Ferro, Matthew (Michele) Ferro, Dean Ferro and Dana (Michael) Fassnacht. Grandfather of Jordan Ferro, Madison, Camryn and Chase Fassnacht, who he adored more than life itself. In addition, his aunt Rose Drace of Fairfield and his former wife Isabella Ferro and many extended family members and loving friends. Packy is one person that touched so many lives. His kind and generous spirit, humor and good nature will be deeply missed.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Thursday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 10:00. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm.
Wanda, Dean and Dana,
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your husband and Dad. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Gail & Ron Hagobian
So sorry for your loss…, he was truly a unique guy, may he rest in peace…!
Thinking of you & family, sending love, Hugs, Prayers. Carol Hornal Boone & family, Tammy Hornal Barker & Family.
He was such a kind man always had a smile and handshake when you see him always rember story when he drove me Dean to airport but I forgot my wallet ,to long to tell now ,he will be missed
Rest in peace Mr. Ferro
Dear Wanda and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Lynn
Wanda, I am so sorry to hear that your husband passed away. What a great loss to you all. I hope you find comfort in your family and friends. Thinking of you .
I am so sorry for your loss and my condolences to your family;
Rest in Peace Uncle Packy. Sending prayers from Texas.
A new Angel is watching over All the Family Members and Friends of the Ferro’s now his name is Packy…. He will fill you with laughter and joy. You will never be Alone because Uncle Packy will be in your heart Forevermore. For he is not gone just in a better place were light and luv grace everyday in peace.
Never will forget you Uncle Packy your were such a great happy full of life soul. Memories of you as a little girl till most recently at your Dannys Birthday celebration….. prayers and blessing to your Family
So very sorry to hear about your husband. I so fondly remember getting to know him on our Italy trip. My deepest sympathies
Dear Wanda & family,please know that you are in my prayers.May he rest in peace.I will always remember the fun we had at the family re-unions.He will always be remembered.R.I.P Packy
Wanda … I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda
I am so very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Erica
Packy was the best! Always smiling, friendly, laughing…..that was Packy! Packy, you were a grear guy and will be terribly missed! My most sincere condolences to Wanda, Dana, and Dean.
Dear Wanda and family,
So sorry to hear of Packy’s passing ,the many memories we all made with him will always be in our hearts and minds !
Sal and Jo-Anne Consiglio
So sorry for your loss ,thoughts and prayers sent your way .
I enjoyed sharing our lives with you and Val growing up next door, and being as close as family. We were happy to be part of your lives and to all grow up together. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this sad time.
Wanda and family…So sorry for your loss….Sharon Reed…..
Matt,
My condolences to you and all of your family. I am sure all of you will have happy memories of your father and may he rest in peace.
Joe
Dear Wanda, Dana and family,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Love, Donna
Wanda – so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in out hearts and prayers
You and your family are in my heart and mind.
My condolences on the passing of your father.
You are in my prayers Dean.
Sincerely,
Monica
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, my most heartfelt condolences….Nonso
Rich and I send our condolences to you Wanda, Dana and your entire family. Packy was a great guy and he will be missed by so many.
Wanda, So sorry to hear the passing of your dear husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. May he rest in peace.🙇❤
Wanda I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sorrowful time.
Dear Wanda,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your husband.
Sincerely,
Claudia
Wanda and family – my heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your husband/ father /grandfather. I know that words offer little comfort during this immensely difficult time so know that I will be praying for your strength and peace.
Lovingly,
Melissa
After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. My deepest condolences.
Love,
Dorota
Wanda & family,
We were so saddened to hear about Val, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a kind man with a big heart and a great sense of humor. Val loved to tell stories about Wooster Street and all of his friends there. He would tell us about all of their funny nick-names and it always made him smile! He is truly an angel and will be missed very much! Peace to you at this sad time!
Love,
Dawn & Mollie
Gonba miss him”packy” he always made everyone laugh
Wanda – so sorry for your loss– keeping you and your family in my prayers –
Wanda,
Please know that Ann Marie and I are thinking about you and your family at this time. We send our deepest condolences.
Packy was so much fun to be with, one of a kind!
Dana, Wanda, Dean and families,
There are no words that can give you total comfort during difficult times like these. May Val rest easy and may you always remember the good times and memories, He is one that will be missed by many and remembered with love and respect.
Love Suzy Monaco & Fred Urbasik
Wanda, Skip and I are so sorry to hear of the loss Packy, hold your memories close to your heart and he will be with you always. So glad we had the pleasure of being in his company at the parties at Ed and Ann Marie’s house and remembering the time he drove us to and from the airport, he made us laugh with some of the stories he shared!
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Ferro family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
Wanda, Dana, Dean……….So sorry for your loss
May you RIP my dear friend! You will be truly missed my heard is broken until we meet again…Love your dear friend Mikey…..xoxo
Wanda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our colleague, Mike Fassnacht and his family during this time of loss and grief. God bless.
Jamie House
Smith Graham & Co.