George B. Ferrari
March 9, 1930 ~ January 18, 2013
George B. Ferrari, 82, of Weirton, WV died Friday January 18, 2013, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, in Steubenville, OH.
Born on March 9, 1930, in Colliers, WV, George was a son of the late Louis and Irmalinda Faggini Ferrari. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Ferrari, on May 15, 2004.
George served in the United States Army in the 86th Heavy Tank Battalion 3rd Armored Division.
During his career, George was the co-owner of the Tri Sate Truck Service. He later joined Tom's Express before he was named Manager of National Accounts for Compass Trucking. George retired in 2000, from Comprehensive Logistics, Youngstown, OH.
An avid golfer, George was a member of the Williams Country Club for 47 years, where he served on the Board of Directors, when the Club was purchased by the members from National Steel. He was also a member of the Cove Presbyterian Church, and the Weirton Lodge 171 AF & AM , the Hancock Lodge 14 R.A.M., and a
former member of the Weirton Salvation Army Advisory Board.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elaine Raveaux Ferrari; his two nephews, David L. and Luanne Ferrari of Weirton, WV and Dorin and Kathy Ferrari of Las Vegas, NV; and a niece Dorene and Nick Zanke of Bellaire, OH.
Friends and relatives will be received from 1-4 PM on Sunday, at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street, Weirton
Funeral services for George will be private.
Dr. Ed Rudiger will preside.
Interment will follow at Paris Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in George's memory to the Cove Presbyterian Church 3404 Main Street Weirton, WV 26062 or to the Weirton Salvation Army 800 Cove Road Weirton, WV 26062
Elaine,we are so very sorry for your loss. George was a wonderful person but we must remember he no longer suffers and may you find comfort in your memories made together in the coming days. Ron & Joyce
Jamie and I want to express our condolences to you Elaine. George loved Williams Country Club as the place was a second home to him. The club certainly lost a dear member today in George. He will be remembered for many years to come. Our thoughts are with you.
My heartfelt condolences to you Elaine, I am praying you find comfort and peace at this time. I am thankful I got to see you and George again recently. I have fond memories of George….. Save a dance for me George…
Dear Elaine,It is not easy to lose anyone we are close to. Our husbands are a part of us for many years. But when we see them suffer it hurts us so God has stopped the pain for both. My thoughts and prayers are for you now that God will give you the strength to continue as George would want you to. God Bless. Love you.
George was a good man who I respeceted very much. Rest in peace George. Allan
Dear Elaine, they’re aren’t enough words to express my sympathy to you and your family. I have known you both my whole life. Although I only saw you a couple times a year at all of our family functions, you and George were always a part of our family that we loved so much. I’m thankful that I was able to care for George and help make the last several weeks as comfortable for both you as possible. I love you both and George will be greatly missed. We have lost someone so special for only a short time, until we meet again. God has received another angel in his arms. Love you Elaine… All my love and prayers, Michelle Lancaster
Elaine, you have our sincere condolonces, he has been a great friend since 1956 in Men.s Assoc. at Cove Church thru WCC golf to the present, we will both miss his friendly smile and greeting.
Dear Elaine, Our deepest sympathy to you while you go through this painful time. George was a great man and we will miss his laughter and jokes at the Swan picnics. Dakota held a special place in his heart for George and I am so glad that they got to see one another over Thanksgiving! You will be in our prayers and George will be forever missed. Love and prayers, Martin, Jill, Tyler and Dakota Swan
Dear Elaine, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.A great man that I called Uncle George. He will surely be missed. I am greatful for the many memories from Williams Country Club,our rounds of golf and long talks. Love, Augie & Eileen Demma
Dear Elaine, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Glad I was able to be a part in taking care of George, he was a wonderful patient!! My deepest sympathy to you, take care Elaine. Jolene PCT Level 8 WMC
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Mary Lee and Carlos Pinkstaff
Elaine I knew you long before I ever met George – then my first games at Williams was with George – I know you have heard this many times but never met a finer gentleman and a true friend to everybody – He will be missed – my prayers
Dear Elaine, We are sorry we can’t be with you at this sad time, as we are in California. We have so many wonderful memories of our times together. He will be missed. We will be in touch when we get home. Love, Jim and Dorothy Byers
Dear Elaine, I am so sorry to hear of George’s passing. I have nothing but great memories of a man who was always nice to me and always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. I know that my Mom and Dad surely had great memories of you and George. He will be missed. I am glad I was able to know him.