Matthew Ferrara Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2024-11-11T18:00:00
End: 2024-11-11T18:00:00
Location: Gate of Heaven Cemetery

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Matthew Ferrara of Essex Fells, New Jersey, born in Montclair, New Jersey, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 31, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Ferrara to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Matthew find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He was predeceased by: his wife Eleanor M. Ferrara (Collison); and his stepdaughter Lynda Stefanelli-Iampaglia. He is survived by: his son Joseph Ferrara (Sarah); his stepdaughter Sandra Kessous (Jacques); his stepgrandchildren, Brooke Sanford, Quint Sanford and Grace Sanford; his stepsons, Jerome Neville (Maureen) and William Neville; his sisters, Adela Wood and Gioia Foyt (John); and his nephews, Howard Wood III and Frank Wood II.

A funeral service was held on Monday, November 11th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shook-Farmer Funeral Home

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225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936

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November 8, 2024

Beverly DeCheser wrote a sympathy message

“Matt was my dear friend since the 50's. He performed and actually played at my wedding. He was an unbelievable, great sazaphone player! He and his band, Rick and the Randells made a record with ABC-Paramount - "Let It Be Me" / "Honey Doll". He played and toured with Joey Dee and the Starlighters and also played saxaphone on recordings for many recording stars. Matt you will be greatly missed! Rest in peace my dear friend!”

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