Joseph John Ferruzza
May 18, 1928 ~ February 28, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Joseph John Ferruzza, 84, of California, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 28, 2013 in California, MD. Born on May 18, 1928 in South Fork, PA, he was the son of the late Mariano and Concetta Mary LaRocca Ferruzza. Joseph was the loving husband of Rosemary Jackson Ferruzza whom he married in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Washington, DC on May 10, 1958. Mr. Ferruzza is survived by his children; Joseph Ferruzza (Cathy) of Linden, VA, John Ferruzza (Karen) of Hughesville, MD, Jennifer Weisskopf (Kenny) of Mechanicsville, MD, 4 grandchildren; Ryan Ferruzza, Brady Ferruzza, Emilee Weisskopf, and Allison Weisskopf. Mr. Ferruzza is also survived by his siblings; Samuel Ferruzza of Laurel, MD, Mary White of South Carolina, and Angelo Ferruzza of Frederick, MD. Joseph was preceded in death by his son Michael Francis Ferruzza siblings; Josephine Policicchio, James Ferruzza, and Anne Amigh. . Mr. Ferruzza was a long time resident of St. Mary’s County and was a retired Civil Servant. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Jenny – so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Our deepest sympathies to the Ferruzza family. You are in our thoughts.”
“Aunt Rosemary and Family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“My heavy heart is so reluctant to bid farewell to my baby brother, but I must, knowing that God’s promise will join us all again in his Heavenly place. To Rosemary, Joey, Mickey and Jennifer, we send our love and deepest condolences on your loss of a loving and devoted husband and father.”
“Joe was a wonderful man & I always enjoyed our conversations. Rosemary, He will be watching over you from the Heavens. My continued Prayers will be with you & your Family.”
“Thinking of you and hoping you find peace during this difficult time.”
“Jenny and family so sorry for your loss thought and prayers to you all.”
“We are deeply saddened by his death. Your father was one of the nicest people here at the Villages we send our condolences to the family.”
“Rosemary, we have been friends since we were 6 years old. We are like sisters. I will be thinking of you and praying that you will soon learn that although Joe is not physically with you, he will always be with you in your heart. Love, Ethel”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. “
“Dear Aunt Rosemary, cousins Joey, Mickey and Jennifer; my family & I are so sorry of the passing of our Dear Uncle Joe! Your Dear Husband, Your Father and Grandfather. All my families thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.”
“I am hoping that your family finds comfort in one another at this time of loss. Thinking of you!”