Giacomo "Jack" Ferri

March 14, 1924 - September 8, 2017

Giacomo “Jack” Ferri, 93 of Hopewell Twp. Passed away on September 8, 2017. He was born in Posta Fibreno, Italy on March 14, 1924 and was the son of the late Valerio and Domenica Ferri. In addition to his parents Jack was also preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. Jack was a faithful member of Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church. He was very active fulfilling various roles that were needed to be done at the church He retired from J&L Steel Mill where he worked in the Blooming Mill Department. Jack was an avid gardener and took great pride in his garden. He made the best Italian prosciutto and homemade pasta and his talent extended to making excellent homemade wine. All which he proudly shared with his family and friends. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Caterina Ferri Two devoted sons and daughters-in-law: Rocco and Mary Ferri, Center Twp., Anthony and Leslie Ferri, Hampton Twp., two beautiful granddaughters: Katie Ferri and Christy Ferri. Jack is also survived by a sister-in-law, Gloria Ferri and many nieces and nephews in Italy, Michigan, New York, Florida and Hopewell Twp. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-3 & 5-7 in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, 15001 (724) 375-0496. Departing prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Howard Campbell officiating. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.