Jack Ferrante

Jack was born in San Jose, Ca. to Joseph and Rose Ferrante. He had seven siblings, Joseph, Salvador, Carmel, Carol, Gloria, Angela, and Linda.

Jack graduated Willow Glenn High School in 1956. He played basketball and was a member of the chess club while attending Willow Glen High School. Jack attended San Jose State for 1 year where he studied engineering. He withdrew to support his family as a carpenter.

Jack married his wife Rosemary on April 11, 1959. They were married for 65 years. They had two sons Jack and Steven. Jack and Rosemary had seven grandchildren, (Michael, Rachelle, Melissa, Nicole, Kevin, Jake, and Wogene), and 9 great grandchildren, (Faith, Grace, Brooke, Kaleb, Jacob, Gabriel, Isaiah, Joshua, and Dylan)

Jack was a resident of San Jose, CA for all his life until July of 2023 when he moved to Estes Park with his wife of 65 years Rosemary.

Jack and his family were faithful followers of Jesus. Jack actively participated in the church as a board member, and he also sang in the choir and in a quartet.

Jack and Rosemary started a construction company in 1973 and he continued as contractor and carpenter until his retirement.

Jack enjoyed observing nature, reading Louis L’Amour novels and his Bible. He was a fan of the Giants, Forty Niners, and Warriors. Jack also enjoyed playing Scrabble. Jack was also a crack shot with his hunting rifle. Jack was greatly loved by all who knew him, and he will be missed.

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