Fred Francis Ferraro

Fred Ferraro, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle passed peacefully from this world April 9th, 2011 to be with his heavenly Father after a valiant and courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born in December 1928 in Glenco, Illinois, spent many summers in St. James, MO with his grandparents and graduated from Highland Park High School, afterward attending Northwestern University in Illinois. Fred moved to Dallas in 1951 and started his successful business, Ferraro Landscape Co along with maintaining Wycliff Kennel and raising greyhounds. Left to celebrate his exemplary life is his loving wife, Mary Ellen, his four step-sons and their families: Glenn and Susan Moore, Greg and Kim Moore, Kyle and Tracey Moore and Kerry Moore, along with grandchildren, Brandon, Brittney, Cameron, Danielle, Greyson, Kennedy and Emersen. Also surviving Fred are his niece, Sheryl Ferraro and nephews, Victor and John Ferraro of the Chicago area. Fred was an avid bowler in the metroplex winning many tournaments and awards and will be greatly missed by his bowling family. Always a friend, kindness was one of his virtues among many, strong and ready to face life’s challenges, he faced this last illness with courage and dignity and he will be living in our hearts forever.