Ms. Sandra Rose "Sandy" Ferro

Ms. Sandra Rose “Sandy” Ferro, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. Sandy was born in Utica on January 10, 1939 to Frank A. and Margaret (Pellettieri) Ferro. Sandy graduated from Utica Catholic Academy, the State University of New York at Cortland, and she had a Masters degree in Education Administration from Hofstra University. Sandy began her teaching career with a five year stint at the Bay Shore School district on Long Island. She returned to Utica in 1964 where she initially taught at Kemble School, then at UFA as the History Department Chair before becoming Assistant Principal at TR Proctor High School until her retirement in 1994. Sandy belonged to and supported many organizations, including book clubs and museums, but her favorite organization was the Historic Old St. John’s Church Choir where she was a member for sixty years. Sandy was a good athlete, (an on-and-off Yankee fan, mostly on), an avid golfer, and a world traveler. Sandy had a wide circle of friends, many of whom were in touch for decades, from high school and college classmates to travel companions and neighbors. But one of the things she most cherished was running into a former student on the street or getting a letter from a former student who would say, “You made a difference in my life.” Sandy had a great sense of humor and was a good conversationalist, but her overriding attribute was her caring attitude. She always put others’ needs ahead of her own, even as she battled cancer. Survivors include two sisters, Nancy & Donald Light of Utica, and Lynn Ferro of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts; and a brother Frank Ferro of Utica. She also leaves six nephews, two grand-nieces, and first cousin and best friend, Joan Salerno of Utica. Sandy was predeceased by a sister Georgina “Gina” Ferro of Albany, NY; and a brother Jerry Ferro of Tucson, AZ. Thank you is extended to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. on behalf of Sandy’s family for the comfort and support they provided. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of floral offerings, expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to the Historic Old St. John’s Church Memorial Fund; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Sandy's funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John's Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Paul Madej. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Ms. Sandra Rose "Sandy" Ferro

January 10, 1939 - July 27, 2015