John Ferrante
elevated 6gOKC March 30, 1950 ~ July 10, 2025, 2025
elevated 6gOKC Visitation
Friday, July 18, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3Z6
elevated 6gOKC Funeral Mass
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 6gOKC Internment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Section 22
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario L3T 2C7
elevated 6gOKC God called John’s name on July 10, 2025 at the age of 75. He is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife Giacinta and his parents Adolfo and Ofelia.
elevated 6gOKC Loved by his daughters Paola (Mathew) and Tonia (Alfonso). Proud nonno to Aidan and Gianna. Beloved brother-in-law of Giulia and Gaetano and beloved brother of Giacinta, Maria, Carolina and Mario. Cherished zio of Adrianna and Veronica (Sam), Mary and Tony and many others in Italy.
elevated 6gOKC Timothy Findley once said “We survive in one another.” John lives on in the hearts, stories and memories of his family, relatives and many friends.
elevated 6gOKC In memory of John, donations can be made to Parkinson Canada or Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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Dear John. I will miss your smiling face and sense of humour. You were always so considerate. I wish to remember you as you were at your retirement celebration, happy and dancing to the music. Rest in peace, John.
Joanne
Dear Ferrante family, our deepest condolences for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. Nishan and Nadia Kalfayan
Our family is so sorry for your loss.
John was such a kind generous person.
Our love & prayers to all the family.
Richard & Karen Santucci
Kristin & Michael Doucet
Paul & Alicia Santucci
Our Deppest Condolances for the loss of JOHN
Sending the Ferrante family during this very difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
John Had a smile that shined and loved to dance. It was always so nice when they came to the states to visit. Sending love and sympathy.
Melissa and Ernie
With our deepest condolences to your family.
Linda Di Felice and family
Sincere condolences the you all on the loss of your Dad.Thinking of you at this sad time Anne Nickerson
I was a student of Mr. Ferrante’s during the 1985–1986 school year at St. Bruno. Although it feels like a lifetime ago, the memories remain vivid. His Grade 6 class was one of my favourites, and many of us who still keep in touch look back on it with great fondness. I clearly remember the day he announced the birth of his daughter who was named Tonia. He also coached our volleyball team and led us to win the school’s first-ever girls’ championship in 1986. He was overjoyed and celebrated with us by buying us all chocolate bars and chips on the way back to school. We were elated and filled with school pride.
Rest in peace, Mr. Ferrante. You were a truly wonderful teacher. I often say I wish my son could have been taught by some of the amazing teachers I had—Mr. Ferrante was one of the very best.
My deepest condolences to his daughters, grandchildren, and everyone who loved him.
To the Ferrante family…
My deepest condolences on the passing of John. I have fond memories of his storytelling and humour along with his sense for justice dating back to our teaching days in Toronto in the 80’s.May he rest in peace. 🙏🙏
Dear Tonia and Paola, Your beautiful father was my beloved childhood friend. Our families were lifelong friends as both came from the same town in Italy and we spent seemingly endless hours together. I loved him in that great innocent way children do and admired him all my life for his kindness, wit, brilliance and just plain goodness. We had such a genuine affection for one another based on those happy chilhood memories was a deep connection. I am sorry I cannot be with you in person as you lay him to rest but know that he will always be in my heart as will you and all your families
Condolences to the family on your loss.
To the Ferrante family, our deepest condolences. May he rest in peace.
My heartfelt condolences to the Ferrante family. Mr. Ferrante was my Grade 8 teacher at St. Martha in 2001, and I’ll always remember his deep love for literature and his kind, gentle presence. His impact has stayed with me and I feel truly grateful to have been one of his students. Sending sympathy and love to his family and friends.