Obituaries

Paul Ferreri, age 68, husband of Antoinette “Toni” (Cantymagli) Ferreri, of East Coventry passed away on Friday morning, December 23, 2011 after a fearless 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Norristown, PA, he was a son of the late Anthony and Anna (Sanfelice) Ferreri.

Mr. Ferreri was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Spring City. Before his retirement, he worked for BF Goodrich in Oaks and Federal Mogul in Lionville. A sports enthusiast, Paul followed the Phillies, Yankees, and Eagles. He donated his time as a volunteer at both the Spring-Ford Youth Athletic League and at St. Joseph’s Church. Mr. Ferreri was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed racing pigeons. He was a member of the Phoenixville Pigeon Club. Most of all, Mr. Ferreri enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Ferreri is survived by three daughters, Kimberly D’Angelo, Traci, wife of Charles Hartenstine, and Donna Bozzeli; one son Donald II, husband of Kelly Ferreri; one brother Donald, husband of Phyllis Ferreri; eleven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his loving dog Abby. Mr. Ferreri was preceded in death by one son, Anthony.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 3640 Schuylkill Road, Spring City, PA 19475 on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. Charles R. O’Hara. Burial will follow in the Fernwood Cemetery. Friends will be received at the church from 9:00-10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s name to the Jefferson Foundation, for the benefit of the pancreatic, biliary, and related cancer center, 925 Chestnut Street, Ste. 110, Philadelphia, PA 19107. , 600 Washington Street, Royersford is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered online by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.