Obituary of James A. Ferro

James A. Ferro, age 79, of Abdallah Ave., Cortland NY, died February 15, 2011. He was at home, surrounded by his immediate family and friends . He leaves his wife of 50 years, Ida Beattie Ferro; his daughter, Roxanne Underwood, Tampa, FL; his son, Charles Ferro and his wife, Irma, Manlius, NY; his grandchildren, Shelly Zikmund, Tampa, FL; Stanley Zattosky III, Brandon, FL; Caitlin Ferro, Manlius, NY; James Ferro, Manlius, NY; and great-grandchildren, Stanley Zattosky IV and Hailey Zikmund, their beloved dachshund Katie. Born and raised in Cortland, NY on October 10, 1931, a son of the late Celestino and Madelena Ferro, James was brother to Mary Patriarco, Anna Pennello, Tina (Jim) Paul, Samuel (Maebelle) Ferro, Esther Stiles (deceased), Robert (Patricia) Ferro, Patty Durkee, and Richard (Marie) Ferro. In his early years, Mr. Ferro was a member of the Pine Street Gang, played semi-pro football, and joined the Air Force, serving his country in the Korean War. He later met Ida Beattie at Melodyland; they married in 1960 at the United Presbyterian Church of Cortland, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this past October. James was employed with Smith Corona Corp., Brockway Motors, and most recently with Cortland Line Company. retiring in 1994. He was an avid New York Giants and New York Yankee fan, and also enjoyed watching various sporting events. Calling hours will be held Thursday 2-3:45 pm with a funeral to begin 4 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home inc., 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY. Contributions may be mailed to Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer, 2990 South Sepulveda Blvd., suite 300 C, Los Angeles CA, 90064 or call 1-310-473-5121. Gramma Ida and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. My deepest condolences. Love, Tamra Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sadness. Remembering all the good times working together at Smith Corona... Bruce & Ginny Neff will miss my second Dad. I thank god for his kindness and guidence during my childhood. I give Jim credit for making me and Charlie the men we are today. May God bless Ida and all the kids and grandchildren. It is a blessing to have such good friends and family to share our lives. You did good Jim! Michael Pizzola & Family