November 27, 2023 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Frank Ferranto of West Grove

Frank Ferranto, 94, of West Grove, died Sunday, Nov. 26, at his residence. He was the husband of Glaydese “Doll” Wallace Ferranto, who died in 1999 and with whom he shared more than 35 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Louis Ferranto and the late Teresa Fazio Ferranto.

Frank was a mushroom grower for many years, retiring in 1997.

He was a member of the former Tuffies Club in Toughkenamon.

He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, going to the Casino, and being with his family and friends.

Frank is survived by one grandson, Anthony Ferranto of Morgantown; three sisters, Carmella Forestieri of Wilmington, Gracie Sanford of Florida, and Theresa Durso of Kennett Square, and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by one son, Frank Ferranto Jr.; three brothers, John Ferranto, Pete Ferranto, and Victor Ferranto, and three sisters, Anne Collins, Rose Forestieri, and Mary Fiore.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. His funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

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Hank’s is coming back

Local News Chadds Ford, Local News

_1JF4427 — The restaurant has been closed for almost 27 months due to flooding but the rebuild, beginning with demolition, is set to begin next week on Dec. 4

Thanksgiving might be over, but some people will likely be thankful that Hank’s Place is coming back to Chadds Ford Township. That’s the word from owners Anthony and Katie Young.

The iconic Chadds Ford eatery that was flood-damaged beyond repair two years ago is about to be demolished and rebuilt, according to a press release issued by Katie Young. It’s taken longer than anyone wanted, but the last hurdle — a mandatory signed agreement for shared parking with two other restaurant property owners — has been signed and the tentative date to start the demo is Dec. 4 under the management of DLI Construction of West Chester.

The Youngs had wanted to start the demolition this past April but had to wait until the parking agreement was signed, even though parking had been shared under a gentlemen’s agreement since 2017.

According to a press release, groundbreaking for the rebuild is scheduled for Dec. 11. The site will be closed to the public throughout the demo and rebuild.

In the interim, Hank’s Place will continue at its Kennett Square location on Birch Street.

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Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Gerardo Guzman Arevalo of Kennett Square

Obituaries

Gerardo Guzman Arevalo, 48, of Kennett Square, died Friday, Nov. 24.

Born in Yuriria, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of the late Reynaldo Guzman and the late Ma. Socorro Arevalo.

He was a carpenter working for F.J. General Contractor in Philadelphia.

He enjoyed listening to music, drinking a beer, and being with his family and friends. He was a hard worker and was always willing to help others.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at St. Rocco Church, 313 Sunny Dell Road in Avondale. His funeral mass will follow at noon, and burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery on Route 82 in Kennett Square.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

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Adopt-a-Pet Nov. 27

Home and Leisure

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.

Bubby

Meet Bubby, a 4-year-young beauty, the world’s sweetest cat who lost her previous home due to no fault of her own. She has lived with dogs and cats before and is ready to find her purrfect match today. You can name your adoption fee for Bubby through Sunday, Dec. 3.

Cody

Meet Cody, a sweet and playful 1-year-old boy who enjoys time playing in the yard with his furry friends and human companions. In addition, he is respectful of every dog. Please bring your family and any other dogs for a meeting before you welcome him into your home. You can name your adoption fee for Cody through Sunday, Dec. 3.

For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.

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