Madeline Ferrara

Madeline married Louis in 1955 and enjoyed a full life in New York, New Jersey and Florida. They traveled extensively including spending time cruising to wonderful locations around the world.

Madeline attended St. Mary’s Hospital College in New York where she received her degree in Nursing in 1949. Madeline loved her work as the Director Of Nursing at Ingleside Nursing Home in Old Tappan, NJ, the town where she and Lou raised their children, Frank and Gina.

Madeline was committed to her Catholic faith and was an active Church volunteer. She loved laughing, playing tennis and golf. As well, she was an avid reader and challenged herself with The New York Times Crossword Puzzle. Madeline was also devoted to children and made all who came her way feel special. By far her most treasured roles were wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Madeline cherished her family and was the happiest when everyone was together. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Louis Ferrara; daughter, Gina Ferrara-Bates and husband John Bates; son, Francis Ferrara and wife JoAnne Ferrara; Grandchildren Francesca and Therese Ferrara and Olivia and Catherine Bates; her brother Ralph Nappi and his wife Maureen; her sister Joanne Aboff and husband Shelly; and many nieces and nephews. She joins her brothers, John and Thomas Nappi who predeceased her.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 9:30-12:00 on April 14, 2021 at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod Chapel (7520 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL). Catholic Mass will be held at 1:15-2:30 on April 14, 2021 at St. James Cathedral in Orlando (215 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando).

Or via live stream https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-madeline-ferrara-kq4k0k9fwik5in3uzuub

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice (vitascommunityconnection.org – choose Central Florida) or St James Cathedral (stjamesorlando.org). Entombment will occur at a later date.