Mark Ferrara obituary: Mark Ferrara's Obituary, Albany

In Memory Of
Mark J. Ferrara
1956 - 2018

Obituary photo of Mark Ferrara, Albany-NY
Obituary photo of Mark Ferrara, Albany-NY

In Memory Of
Mark J. Ferrara
1956 - 2018

Delanson-Mark J. Ferrara, age 62, suddenly passed away surrounded by his family December 12, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Arthur Ferrara and Lillian Dignon-Ferrara.

Mark was an outside Salesman for NAPA Schenectady Unit Parts & Schenectady Truck & Auto for 45 years. He was a 25 year member and past Chief of the Delanson Fire Dept. He was an avid motorcyclist, enjoyed restoring classic cars, and boating in the Adirondacks with his family.

Mark is survived by his wife, Diane; four children: Kristopher (Tina) Ferrara, Jacqueline (Thomas) Neville, Maj. Valarie (Jared) Ferrara, USAF and Anthony (Marisa) Ferrara; five granddaughters: Zoey, Kristina, Lauren Grace, Aoife, Juliana and sister, Karen Ferrara. Also survived by an aunt, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, December 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions in Mark’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Drive, Suite 100, Albany, NY 12205.
Delanson-Mark J. Ferrara, age 62, suddenly passed away surrounded by his family December 12, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Arthur Ferrara and Lillian Dignon-Ferrara.

Mark was an outside Salesman for NAPA Schenectady Unit Parts & Schenectady Truck & Auto for 45 years. He was a 25 year member and past Chief of the Delanson Fire Dept. He was an avid motorcyclist, enjoyed restoring classic cars, and boating in the Adirondacks with his family.

Mark is survived by his wife, Diane; four children: Kristopher (Tina) Ferrara, Jacqueline (Thomas) Neville, Maj. Valarie (Jared) Ferrara, USAF and Anthony (Marisa) Ferrara; five granddaughters: Zoey, Kristina, Lauren Grace, Aoife, Juliana and sister, Karen Ferrara. Also survived by an aunt, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, December 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions in Mark’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Drive, Suite 100, Albany, NY 12205.

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Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
181 Troy Schenectady Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
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Watervliet Area (518-272-2824) is assisting the family

Watervliet Area (518-272-2824) is assisting the family

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