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Bob Ferri

April 1, 1927 - July 10, 2010
Coconut Creek, FL, formerly of Tuckahoe, NY

Visitation: 2-4 & 7-9 PM July 14, 2010 at Westchester Funeral Home, Inc.
Funeral: 10:30 AM July 15, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Church
Robert Ferri ("Bob") was born in Tuckahoe, NY on April 1, 1927. He attended Eastchester High School, where he was the school's star athlete that won him a full Football Scholarship to Syracuse University. Bob left Syracuse in 1946 to join his mother and brother in a local family owned grocery store known as Central Market, which they operated for 35 years. There he met his wife, had 5 children, and was instrumental in making sure all five attended college and obtained full degrees. Bob played semi-professional football for 17 years and was invited to join the pro football team, Detroit Lions. He was President, Chairman, and Member of the many Commissions and Citizens Clubs in both Tuckahoe and Eastchester, NY. He was also a Board member of Bahama Bend in Coconut Creek, FL, where he resided for the last 15 years . After he and his wife divorced in 1979, Bob was blessed to have met Florence Torreggiani, his long time love of almost 30 years. Florence and her four daughters embraced Bob and he became an important part of their family. Bob is survived by his son, 3 daughters and 1 son in-law, Florence, her 4 daughters and 2 son in-laws, 7 grand children and 1 great grandchild. He will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing and loving him. The viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 14th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Westchester Funeral Home on 190 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY. The mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, with the burial to follow at Holy Mount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Robert’s name to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund at 5420 NW 33rd Ave, Suite 100, Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33309.

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Posted at: 8/8/2010 7:55 PM
By: Adele and Loretta Vecciarelli
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.


Posted at: 7/19/2010 10:04 AM
By: Leigh Fiorito
I remember Bob has having been a very supportive, loud, knowledgeable manager for our women's softball team!! He always had some coaching tips for me on how to pitch for the next batters. Those days for me were so much fun...


Posted at: 7/15/2010 7:16 PM
By: Joe (Muko) Mariani
Rest in peace coach.


Posted at: 7/15/2010 9:19 AM
By: Catherine Viggiano
Dear Florence, Gail and Ellen:

Dear Florence, Gail, Ellen and family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and Uncle Bob are in my thoughts and prayers. Our faith tells us he is in a better place looking down upon us. Hopefully that brings you some comfort. I stopped by to see Uncle Bob last night around 6. Sorry I missed you guys.


Posted at: 7/15/2010 8:36 AM
By: Blake Reynolds & J. Suzette and Company, Inc
Ellen, We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Although we did not know him personally, we find peace in knowing he led a long and fruitful life surrounded by a close family.

Sincerely, Blake


Posted at: 7/14/2010 5:03 PM
By: Lisa Larca Grosz
Gail, Ellen & Family:

Very sorry for your loss. Take comfort from friends and time spent with your dad. You'll never forget, but remembering does get easier. Much love, Lisa


Posted at: 7/14/2010 2:57 PM
By: Brenda Rivera
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I came accross this poem and wanted to share it with you. All Is Well

Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped into the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, Speak to me in the easy way which you always used Put no difference in your tone, Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It it the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, Just around the corner. All is well.

By Henry Scott Holland


Posted at: 7/14/2010 12:32 PM
By: John & Alice Silano
Bob Ferri was one of the nicest people I have ever met. When I was president of the EIACC he was always very helpful and obliging. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. John


Posted at: 7/14/2010 10:25 AM
By: Rob Garfalo
I am so sorry Ellen. My father passed away 15 months ago and I miss him every day. Take comfort in knowing he is in a much better place.


Posted at: 7/13/2010 3:32 PM
By: Al Romeo and Family
Bob Ferri was a pillar in our community. He and his family helped to make Tuckahoe - and Eastchester - a great place to live. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. Al Romeo Past President Eastchester Italian-American Citizens Club


Posted at: 7/13/2010 11:14 AM
By: Carolina, Candido and Antonio
"We wish time spend with those we Love could last Forever and it our Hearts it Will".

In our thoughts, hearts and prayers and in Sympathy for your loss. Carolina and Family


Posted at: 7/13/2010 7:54 AM
By: The Kendrigan Family
All - Our thoughts and prayers and memories or your Dad are with you through this difficult time.


Posted at: 7/12/2010 10:40 AM
By: David Lutfey
Ellen and family

I am very so sorry for your loss and will pray that your father will be looked after and be well taken care of in heaven - which is where he is.

David


Posted at: 7/12/2010 9:33 AM
By: MARIA NOVAS
ELLEN,

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

TAKE CARE,