Norman D. Ferrari, Jr.
December 29, 1928 ~ January 23, 2008
Norman D. Ferrari, Jr., 79, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the Weirton Medical Center. Born December 29, 1928 in Weirton, he was the son of the late Norman D. and Anna K. Echelle Ferrari, Sr. Mr. Ferrari was also preceded in death by his brother Richard.
Mr. Ferrari was a 1946 graduate of Weir High School and a 1950 graduate of West Virginia University where he majored in Political Science. While attending WVU, Norman enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program. Upon his discharge from the United States Air Force, he held the rank of Colonel, also serving as liaison officer to the Air Force Academy. Norman attended the University Of Richmond School Of Law, where he graduated in 1957, returned to Weirton and opened his law practice.
For the next 50 years, Mr. Ferrari practiced law in Weirton, having served as City of Weirton Municipal Judge, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Hancock County, and Hancock County Magistrate.
Mr. Ferrari was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church where he was Past President of the Parish Council, Knights of Columbus 3734, Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly, BPOE 1801, Moose Lodge 688, Weirtonian Lodge No. 183 ISDA, American Legion Post 10, West Virginia and Virginia Bar Association and the Air Force Reserve Officer Association. Norman also enjoyed the time he served as an official for the local basketball and football programs.
Mr. Ferrari is survived by his wife Helen (Yanjanin) Ferrari of Weirton, whom he married July 19, 1953; son Dr. Norman D. Ferrari, III and his wife Nancy of Morgantown, WV; daughter Mariann Weimerskirch and her husband Regis of Weirton and 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth and Nicholas Ferrari and T. J. and Danielle Weimerskirch.
Friends will be received Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where the Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited 7PM Friday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11AM Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ferrari Family School Fund, c/o WV Catholic Foundation, P. O. Box 230, Wheeling, WV 26003 or St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Norman, Nancy, and Family, I want to express my deepest condolences to you on the passing of your father. Share the good memories that you have with each other of the time you spent with him and know that he no longer suffers. Take the days one at a time and enjoy them because life is so short. Know that I am thinking of all of you at this time and wish you the best.
Dr. Ferrari, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Nicholas…words cannot express my sympathy at this difficult time. Please know that we are praying for you. Love, The Edwards Family
Mrs.Ferrari and family, We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michelle (hosp. aide)
Helen and family, I still think of Norman stopping by our house at Christmas to share with my dad some Holiday cheer. I am sure he putting a smile on everyone’s face including my father up in heaven. Please know our thought as well as our prayers are with you during this time. God’s Blessings Vince, Dody, Rachel and Anthony
Dear Helen and family, it is with great sadness that we read about Norman’s passing away. He was such a good friend and attorney to our family. He will be fondly remembered and know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Jim and Mary Lou Bonaventura John and Norma Horvath
Mariann and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, if there is anything at all that we can do for you please don’t hesitate to call. I’ll never forget your dad for helping me get my first real job at the Bank of Weirton. God Bless! Shelley Sadler Greenlief & Family
Dr. Ferrari and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all. Reshel
Helen and family, Sorry to hear of Normans passing. He was a great Weir High booster and our Dads greatest booster. His Mom and Dad were also at all the games as I remember his Mom. He also served Hancock County with great honesty and respect. He was one of the pillars of the city of Weirton and we both will remember him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jerry and Carl Alan Hamill
Our sincere sympathy on the death of your father.
Dear Helen and family, the loss of Norman has cause us to think back of some of the wonderful times the Ferrari family have given to the city of Weirton and Norman Jr. was a major part of the giving. His kind only comes around once in awhile and all that we can say is that we are thankful for the time we had with him!!!God Bless You All. The Divichs
Dear Norm, Our sincere sympathy on the death of your father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless and comfort you, Bob, Diane, Eric & Brian
Dr. Ferrari and Family: Please accept my condolences for the loss of Mr. Ferrari. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rachael Trout Student Services WVU – Charleston Division
I express my deepest sorrow to norm’s family he was a very good man and a real supporter of weirton.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Mrs. Ferrari and Family, You have my deepest sympathy at the passing of a great husband, father grandfather, and a friend to many. He was an inspiration to me, someone I will never forget. My prayers are with you. You have loved him for all these years and now it’s time to give him back to God so that he can share in love and life eternal. Sincerely,Rita/Stella Ruszkowski’s Daughter, (and Joe in my heart)
Norman,Nancy & family, So sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful person and loved by all that knew him. He will be missed by everyone. Our prayers are with all of you. God bless. Peggy & Joe Chek
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you close a very important chapter of your lives. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Mrs. Ferrrari & Family: Our deepest sympathies in your loss. Norm was a wonderful person who I had the pleasure of meeting when I worked for Mr. Koumarous. He was also a golf buddy with John on Tuesdays. I am so lucky to have known Norm. May God bless you and your family at this time and may your memories live on in your heart forever.
Your father/husband was a kind and wonderful man. I have vivid memories of the fun times I spent in your home. I wish I could be with you. All my love, Judi
Dr. F and family, I’m very sorry for your loss. Judging by the obituary, he was wonderful man who accomplished a great deal during his life. I’m sure that he won’t soon be forgotten by the people who knew him. He will be with you always. God bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family! I know that Mr. Ferrari was a wonderful man because of what a great son he has in our Dr. Ferrari at the WVU school of medicine. May your family have peace and togetherness during this time.
Please know of my hearfelt sympathy and prayerful support at this time of your loss. Sincerely, Stanley Tuchalski
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Ferrari family. Norman was a good friend to my parents and thought the world of him. You are in my prayers.
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Ferrari family. Norman was a good friend to my parents and they thought the world of him. You are in my prayers.
Dr. Ferrari and Family, We are very sorry to hear about the death of your father and grandfather. He must have been a man of great faith and strong character. I am sure that his reward in Heaven is great. I know personally that he raised a great doctor, teacher, and role model to thousands of people. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Helen and family, We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Dick had the pleasure of golfing with Norman in the Over the Hill gang. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Helen, We are very sorry for your loss. Norman was an inspiration to me as the epitome of a good Knight of Columbus. Our condolescences. Dom and Pia Pucci
I am so sorry for your loss Norm and Nancy. I am in LA right now and was looking at the Wheeling newspaper online and saw your father’s obituary. Please know your entire family is in my prayers. Blessings, Gary
To Helen & Family — Sorry to read about your husband’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him in the Magistrate’s Office. He was a great human being and a good family man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will never be forgotten. — Jane
My condolences to Dr. Ferrari and your family. The whole WVU SOM Class of 2008 has you in our thoughts and prayers.
to the ferrari family: you have our deepest sympathy in the passing of a dedicated father and businessman who served to community well. will be sadly missed.
Mrs. Ferrari, Norman, Nancy, Elizabeth and Nick I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Ferrari’s death. I hope the sharing of memories during this time will give you strength and comfort. My memories are of a quiet, gentle, man. However, when he spoke, you listened. Our prayers are with you. Judi, Mark, Katie, Emily, and Poppy
Mrs. Ferrari, Norman, and Maryann: We are saddended to hear of the loss of your dad who was a great man of faith. May the Holy Spirit comfort and strengthen the Ferrari family give you peace. Love, Chris, Donna, Kylie and Colton Kolanko
Nick, Your grandfather is now in peace in heaven with my grandpa Eddie where they have no more pain! See you at TEC this spring at St. Marys…..Kylie
Dear Norm, Nancy, and Family: We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad, Norm, was a most admireable and loving man. My best to you always. Love, Hilda
My prayers go out to the Ferrari family in their loss. Colonel Ferrari was an outstanding supporter of the United States Air Force Academy. I was one of the first he helped get in the Academy. He was a great friend for many years.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers. The Crocco Family
I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the entire Ferrari Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ~Kim
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Ferrari family. On behalf of my father and mother, Robert and Dolores Guio, we want you to know what an influential role Norman played in all of our lives. We will miss him dearly.
I want to let you know how sorry I am about your loss. Norman was the best there is. I went to him in 1962, after my divorce and he went out of his way to help me get child support. He was the only lawyer that helped me, and he was never in it for the money. Words cannot express the sadness I feel today. He will certainly be missed by everyone and especially those that he helped. The last time I saw him was at Rax. Take care and may God be with you at this time….
Dr. Ferrari and family, Please accept our sincere expressions of sympathy of the passing of your Father. He was a great guy we will miss him at Graduation—always remembering how much he loved “yum yum” donuts. Our prayers are with you. Your friends in alumni affairs
Dear Mrs Ferrari, Norman, Mariann and familes. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know he has been ill for a long period of time but that does not make his passing any easier. The community has lost a very well respected man. Will always remember his smile and his willingness to help whenevr needed. Carol Hudachek
I just want to send my condolences to the Ferrari family.
Dearest Ferrari Family~ We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
The Ferrari Family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Norman. May you know he is at peace with our heavenly father. James & Kathleen Ferrari
Sorry to hear of the passing of Norman. He was indeed a good man who will be missed by many. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
Norm and Nancy and family: My sincerest condolences to you all in the loss of your dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I’ll be thinking about you in the days ahead. Bev
To the family of Norman Ferrari. On behalf of the Bereavement Ministry of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, your parish family extends their deepest sympathy to you. Norman, in loving memory, will be enrolled in the church’s memorial fund. Many blessings-Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers
Mariann and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. He was a true gentleman, never too busy to stop and chat about family, Madonna or the Mountaineers. I can’t ever recall him being anything but pleasant and upbeat. Mariann, we are very lucky to have had such great fathers and mothers. You and your family are in our prayers. Sincerely, Dan & Patti McCune and family
Mrs. Ferrari and Family, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Col. Ferrari was as you know my “mentor” in the ALO program. Everything I do in the program I think of the Colonel because he always did it right and did it for the kids. May God bless you during this time Sincerely, Lt Col Ray Blust
Dear Helen & Family, On this day and the days ahead, may the love of those around you help lift the sorrow from your heart during this difficult time. May you feel the presence of our Heavenly Father to get you through Norman’s passing away. You have our heartfelt sympathy. Stan & Fran
My sincere sympathy. I have fond memories of the Market Day days and especially working with your wonderful family. Norman and Helen were a wonderful addition to a great group of volunteers. May happy memories nurture you in this difficult time.
Mrs. Ferrari and Family Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Ferrari. He was a very nice Gentleman. He always took time when ever I saw him,to ask how I was doing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Billy Paolisso
Dear Dr. Ferrari and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. Ferrari and family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy regarding your recent loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
Because of Col Ferrari’s interest in me, I received a Falcon Foundation Scholarship and eventually an appointment to the Air Force Academy. He was key a factor in whatever successes I have had. God Bless this outstanding gentleman.
I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today had it not been for the articulate, sincere and generous counseling of Col Ferrari. Thanks in large measure to Col Ferrari, I received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and sought a career serving our country. God has one of his own now by his side.
To the Ferrari Family, I was one of the fortunate individuals that Mr. Ferrari assisted getting nominated to the Air Force Academy where I graduated in 1974. Because of him, so many doors opened for me. Bernadette and I are thankful that we got to see him at my Uncle Joe’s funeral a few years ago. We extend our deepest sympathies, love, and prayers to your family. He was truly a prince of a man. Sincerely, John Ray, Bernadette Greco and family
To the family of Norman you have our deepest sympathy. May God Bless you. Sheila, Dennis & Dalton
Colonel Norm Ferrari was instrumental, along with Colonel Maloney and Colonel Art Wilson, in my appointment to the Air Force Academy, Class of 1975. My beloved and late father was also very active with Norm in the Reserve Officer’s Association and the Retired Officers Association (now MOAA) for many years. Dad passed away in 1999. My thanks to Norm for the help he provided me and many other young men (and women) from the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia to obtain appointments to the Academy. I will be forever indebted to Norm. Please accept my sincere condolences to the family. James H. Heriot, MD.
Col Ferrari interviewed me and recommended me for appointment to USAFA back in 1989. Due to his efforts and encouragement I graduated from USAFA in 1994. I continue to serve and returned to the Academy this year to teach and become an Air Officer Commanding. May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort in knowing he will be missed.
Dear Helen, Norman, Nancy and family, My first memories of Norman and Helen where of times when we still lived on Glencarin Road. I remember how friendly they both always were to everyone, including me an early elementary school student and cousin of Nancy and Patti’s. Since I spent a lot of time at the Heilman house, I got to hear fun stories from Kitty and Lefty about their great times together as couples. My family also appreciated Norman Sr.’s support in my brother Jamie’s nomination to the Academy. And also his support when we needed it the most. In the last few years, Gordon and I have been able to catch up with Norman and Helen in Morgantown at the WVU games. Helen, Kitty, and Nancy always provide the best food and Norman Sr., Norman Jr., Nick, Liz, Patti and Gordon provided the best WVU football banter! We will always have fond thoughts and memories of Mr. Ferrari.
Dear Mariann, Reg, TJ and Danielle, We’re so sorry to hear of your Father’s and Grandfather’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joanne, David, Marisa and Lauren
Dr, Norman and the entire Ferrari Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the memories of good times shared and family times keep you through the road ahead. I know their’s a good faithful Madonna contingency that was there waiting to greet Norman. My prayers are with you.
DEAR MARIANN AND FAMILY, MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. WHAT A WONDERFUL LEGACY HE LEAVES!
Dear Marianne and family I was so sorry to hear about your Dad I still read the times. I had to mail you and say Hi! I know your sad but maybe this will remind you that you have and old friend in CA. Kimberly
Dear Marianne, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Lou, Cindy and Alex Bernardi
Marianne & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. He was a great man, was never to busy to stop and ask about the family or how I was doing. Marianne you are very lucky to have had such a great father like yours. He was one of a kind. If you or your family needs anything, please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerely, John & Tina Buffo & Family