Dorothy Boyer Ferrara, a native of Algiers, LA and resident of Metairie passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was 98 years of age. Throughout the years Dorothy was employed as a bookkeeper, salesperson and employment advisor. However she was particularly proud of starting her own business, Buzz Around Gift Shop. Dorothy was a generous, caring and friendly person who could easily start a conversation with anyone. She enjoyed traveling and in her later years had fun going to the casino. She loved her home and had a talent for interior design. Dorothy looked forward to holidays especially Easter and loved decorating her home with her great grandchildren’s creations. She was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary daily. Her true passion was her family and being the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Anthony Joseph Ferrara. Daughter of the late Charles and Emma Boyer. Loving mother of Cindy Ferrara-Riedl (Terrence Riedl). Sister of the late Theresa Boyer, Charles Jr., Edward, Ray Paul, Samuel, John, Richard and Jerry Boyer. Adoring grandmother of Scott Riedl, Erica Riedl (Bobby Lehnen), Great grandmother of Autumn and Oliver Lehnen.
A special thanks to Family Homecare, Inc. specifically; Lauren, Scott, Jill and Marie for all their loving care and support.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124, on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:00PM. Visitation will begin from 11:30AM until service time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her name to St Jude Children’s Hospital (800-805-5856) or Meals on Wheels (504-888-5880).
The family invites you to share fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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