Leonard Michael Ferry, 87, of Kennett Square, formerly of Swarthmore, died Saturday, Nov. 22. He was the devoted husband of the late Claire Pacini Ferry who died in 2001 and with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James Patrick and the late Anna Marie (Bove) Ferry. He served our country during WWII in the Army from 1945 to 1947.
He was a Draftsman working for Westinghouse and United Engineers and before retirement did freelance work for area companies.
He was an avid car enthusiast and was most happy under the hood of any car. He enjoyed singing, and performed with the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church players in Ridley Township and the West Chester Senior Center Sunshine Chorus. He also enjoyed karaoke and listening to Frank Sinatra. Most of all, he adored his family.
Survivors include two sons, Mark of Sewell, N.J. and Bruce and his wife Karen Ann of Ridley Park; one daughter, Karen White and her husband David of Kennett Square; one brother, James J. Ferry and his wife Elizabeth of Glen Mills; five grandchildren, Ryan, Nicholas, Melissa, Daniel, and Alycia and several nieces and nephews. He was also known to many children in his later years as Pop-Pop Lenny. He was predeceased by a brother James L. Ferry at an early age.
You are invited to visit with Leonard’s family and friends from 10-11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 28, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 West State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A funeral celebrating his life will follow. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield. Contributions in his memory may be made to Chester County Department of Aging Services 601 Westtown Rd. Suite 320 West Chester, PA 19380. To view his online tribute, please visit www.griecocares.com
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