William F. Ferro

William F. Ferro, 84

Brunswick - William F. Ferro, 84, of Petticoat Lane died Monday, November 14, 2011, at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Schenectady, he was son of the late Francis Ferro and Pasqualina Martini Ferro and husband for 50 years of Erica Coryndon-Baker Ferro. He was raised in Schenectady and resided in Troy the past 50 years and earned his Bachelor's degree from Siena College and his Masters's in Biochemistry from the University of Alabama.

Mr. Ferro owned and operated and was a chemist and salesman for Circle Products in Brunswick for 20 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Alison (Raymond Chaplin) Ferro, Stottville, NY; two sons, Kenneth W. (Michelle Straker-Ferro) Ferro, Troy and Richard E. Ferro, Troy; four grandchildren, Amanda and James Chaplin and Maya and Sydni Ferro and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and John Ferro.

Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue Troy on Thursday from 4-7PM.

Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 AM at the funeral home and at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church in Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James J. Vaughan.

Interment will be in Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Schuylerville.

The family would like to especially thank The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for all their care.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of William F. Ferro to The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County 295 Valley View Boulevard Rensselaer, NY 12144.

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