J. Ferrara

Genevieve J. Ferrara, 93, affectionately known as "Nanny" passed away March 1, 2010 at her home with her family and caregivers. Born September 3, 1916 to Emilio and Carmela Ferrara, and the last of nine children, she lived in Kent all of her life. Although she had a cosmetology license, she worked for many years in the office at Sparkle Market in Kent, the family business. She knew the names of all their customers, and had a smile for all. She retired in 1985. Genevieve was a woman of great faith and a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant siblings; brothers, Ovidio 'Obie' Ferrara, Julio Ferrara, and George "Fuzzy"Ferrara; sisters, Helen Ross, Domenica Ramicone, and Jenny Ferrara; sister in law, Philomena Ferrara; nieces, Carmela A. Mostardi and Darlene Ferrara; and great great niece, Gabriella Mathys. She leaves loving nieces and nephews, Dr. Emilio (Margaret) Ferrara of Kent, Diana (Jim) Runkle of Findlay, Paul (Joan) Ferrara of Brimfield, Dr. Joseph (Dian) Ferrara of Vail, Colorado, Richard (Shari) Mostardi of Ravenna, Judy (Jim) Santora of Cleveland, Fuzzy Ferrara of Florida, Patty (Fran) Martin Tallmadge, Michael (Vanna) Ramicone of Oregon, Harold (Elaine) Ross of Cleveland, and Jennie Marie (Don) Miller of Cleveland; thirty five great nieces and nephews; and thirty-eight great great nieces and nephews. As a family, we will miss Nanny's wonderful cooking at Sunday evening dinners. We wish to extend our thanks to the Kent Fire Department, and special caregivers, Donna, Rose, Dottie, Laura, Sarah, and Pat. Thank you also to Dr. E. Yanelli, Hospice of RMH and Mary Marxen from Ministry for the Homebound. Calling hours will be held 5-7 PM Friday, March 5th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, March 6th at St. Patrick Church with Father Richard Pentello officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's School Endowment Fund, 127 Portage Street, Kent, OH 44240.