Salvatore Ferraro,

FERRARO, SALVATORE F. SR. Salvatore F. Ferraro, Sr. entered into the Lord’s loving arms on Sunday evening, May 6, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family in Hamden, CT. Born on March 2, 1928 in Bristol, CT he was the son of the late Carmelo and Grace (Morgana) Ferraro and son-in-law of the late Pauline Clark. He will be remembered as a devoted, caring and loving husband for over 50 years of Joan (Brewer) Ferraro, formerly of West Haven. He was a dedicated father to his children, Salvatore Jr., who predeceased him in October 2010, and his wife Nancy (North Haven), John C. Ferraro (Hamden), Peter J. Ferraro (Hamden) and Mark D. Ferraro and his wife (Lisa) (Killingworth). He was a loving grandfather to his grandchildren; Mark Jr., Victoria, Julia, Cara, Sara, Salvatore Jr. (Little Sal). He leaves behind his brothers and sisters, Joseph (Becky) Ferraro, Peter (Phyllis) Ferraro, Philip (Shirley) Ferraro, Ruth (Dave) Ronalter, David (Robin) Ferraro, Paul (MaryLois) Ferraro (Colorado) and Joanna (Ferraro) Toler (Rhode Island). He is predeceased by his sister Lina (Ferraro) DiLiberto. Additionally, he leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-laws. Salvatore proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was the co-owner of Mohawk Market on State Street in New Haven running the meat department for over 17 years. In 1974, he founded Ferraro’s Foodland on Grand Avenue in New Haven, CT, where he successfully ran the business with his sons until his retirement in early 2012. He was a member of West Woods Christian Chapel in Hamden well as benefactor to the West Wood Christian Academy on State St. in Hamden. In keeping with his Christian ideals Salvatore gave philanthropically to the entire Greater New Haven community through his support of various churches, local soup kitchens, voluntary groups, organizations, hospitals and the needy. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00am at the Hope Christian Church 211 Montowese Ave., North Haven. Friends are asked to go directly to church. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden. In lieu of flowers the family encourages contributions be made in Salvatore’s name to Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford, CT. 06405. www.siskbrothers.com

Salvatore Ferraro,

March 2, 1928 - May 6, 2012