Obituaries
Peoria- Stephen N. Ferri, age 109, of Peoria, passed away at 2:41 PM on January 28, 2022 at Independence Village.
Born September 2, 1912 in Beverly, N.J. to Marie and Alfonso Ferri. He married Helen Dolan of Shawano, Wisc., on October 27, 1950. She preceded him in death in 1998. Stephen was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, and one very special friend.
After his retirement in 1976 from Georgia-Pacific Corp., he devoted most of his time in volunteering. Stephen was a member of the Rotary Club of East Peoria where he served as president and later as District Governor of Rotary International in 1979. During WW2 he served in the U.S. Coast Guard in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres. Stephen was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 9:30 AM until time of funeral services at 10:00 AM at Resurrection Mausoleum. Father Thomas Taylor will officiate, and entombment will follow in the Mausoleum.
Memorials in Stephen’s memory may be made to a charity of the donors choosing.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
10
Feb
7519 N Allen Road
Peoria, IL 61615
Funeral Service
10
Feb
7519 N Allen Road
Peoria, IL 61615
Cemetery Details
Location
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614