Frederick J. Ferrara of Coconut Creek, Florida and formerly of Winthrop passed away on February 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81. He fought a courageous fight with liver cancer.
He worked with his dad at a young age learning the trade of construction in the family business Ferrara Contracting and decided to leave and venture on his own starting Fred Ferrara Contracting and was very successful. His grandmother and his school teacher said his hands were gifted. He loved the breed of dog, German Shepherd, having at least 5 all named the same, Bruno. He was funny and loved his family, they were his pride and joy. Family was everything to him.
He was the devoted and loving husband of Carolle Ferrara of 58 years and the cherished father of Christine Ferrara Oliveira and her husband Cisco of Coconut Creek, Florida, Frederick Ferrara, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Coconut Creek, Florida and Denise Star Gavin of New Hampshire. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Ferrara Oliveira, Makaela Ferrara and step grandfather to Cisco Oliveira, Jr. and Tamitsa Lauranco. Dear brother of Frank Ferrara and his wife Ann of Winthrop and Marie Ferrara Tucci of Winthrop. Brother in law of Elaine Ferrara of South Yarmouth. He is predeceased by his brother Joseph Ferrara and his parents Anna G. (Finn) and Anthony R. Ferrara. He is also survived by many precious and loving nieces and nephews who he made an impact in there lives with his love.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation in the St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. A funeral mass will be held in the church immediately following the visitation at 10:00 AM.
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