Sally Ann Ferdinandi
Funeral Information
Home:
Fresno, CA
Date of Death:
January 27, 2012
Place of Birth:
Berkeley, CA
Birthdate:
January 15, 1934
Age:
78
Interment:
St. Peter's Cemetery, Fresno, CA
Biography
Sally Ann Ferdinandi of Fresno, California passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 to be reunited with her loving husband John Ferdinandi. She was born on January 15, 1934 in Berkeley, to Charles and Agatha Wilson. After moving to Fresno, Sally became an active volunteer at St. Anthony's Parish and San Joaquin Memorial High School. For many years, Sally worked alongside John as a manager of retirement facilities in in various communities including Santa Rosa and San Diego. Sally was an avid fan of baseball and lover her "Giants."
In addition to her husband and parents Sally was preceded in death by her son-in-law Tom Burns.
A devoted wife and mother, Sally is survived by her son, Tom Ferdinandi and his wife Karen; daughters, Nancy Wathen and her husband Mark, Barbara Burns, Mary Smith and her husband Tim, and Teresa Ferdinandi-Hernandez; and grandchildren, Sadie Simonson and her husband Joey, Jason Burns, Michael Ferdinandi, Nicole Burns, Stephen Ferdinandi, Nate Wathen, Ashley Burns, Benjamin Hernandez, Madeline Hernandez, and Matthew Smith. She is further survived by her sister Nancy Potts and her husband Tony, brother-in-law Tom Ferdinandi and his wife Jane and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Sunrise of Fresno, Asera Care Hospice and friends Cindy Ferdinandi, Barbara Orlando and Morilene Raterman for their kindness and care during her illness.
A private family service will be held with interment at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to San Joaquin Memorial High School or to St. Anthony's School.
Condolences may be offered by visiting www.jaychapel.com
In addition to her husband and parents Sally was preceded in death by her son-in-law Tom Burns.
A devoted wife and mother, Sally is survived by her son, Tom Ferdinandi and his wife Karen; daughters, Nancy Wathen and her husband Mark, Barbara Burns, Mary Smith and her husband Tim, and Teresa Ferdinandi-Hernandez; and grandchildren, Sadie Simonson and her husband Joey, Jason Burns, Michael Ferdinandi, Nicole Burns, Stephen Ferdinandi, Nate Wathen, Ashley Burns, Benjamin Hernandez, Madeline Hernandez, and Matthew Smith. She is further survived by her sister Nancy Potts and her husband Tony, brother-in-law Tom Ferdinandi and his wife Jane and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Sunrise of Fresno, Asera Care Hospice and friends Cindy Ferdinandi, Barbara Orlando and Morilene Raterman for their kindness and care during her illness.
A private family service will be held with interment at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to San Joaquin Memorial High School or to St. Anthony's School.
Condolences may be offered by visiting www.jaychapel.com
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Jay Chapel
2012-01-27 20:34:24
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Tom Hagopian
2012-01-28 02:27:25
Nancy, sorry to hear about your mother. take care. Tom
Tom & Leah Gill
2012-01-28 20:07:18
Our deepest condolences to the family. Will keep you all in our prayers.
Tom Bailey
2012-01-29 02:42:41
I first met Sally in 1999 when I became involved with her husband John Ferdinandi and his noble cause of moving the BNSF tracks out of the middle of Fresno. Sally was such a help to us during those trying times that we battled through. We lost John on Super Bowl Sunday in 2003 after a courageous battle against liver cancer. None-the less, that didn't stop Sally, she still continued to be involved with our organization (Fresno Area Residents for Rail Consolidation)even though it was emotionally stressful for her to do ue to the constant reminders of her beautiful 50 year marriage to John. Sally was always present at our monthly meetings and get together’s until her failing health simply would not allow her to attend.
John has been anxiously awaiting Sally’s arrival for nine years now and so I take solace in knowing that their five wonderful children’s grief is somewhat comforted knowing that John and Sally are together once again.
Tom Bailey
Michael and Renee Pistoresi
2012-01-29 03:12:50
Dear Nancy, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Michael and I just wanted you to know that we understand what a difficult time this is and that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb Rose
2012-01-29 20:04:07
To Sallys' children: I feel very blessed to have gotten to know your mother as well as all of you. I will miss her dry humor and the way she truly seemed to want to know how I was doing, as well as my family. She will be missed but we all know she is in a wonderful place in the arms of her beloved husband and your dad John.
Love Barb Rose
Rhonda Grove
2012-01-30 14:47:21
Nancy and Tony...so sad to hear of your sister's passing. Thinking of you and praying for comfort and strength during this journey. Peace be with you, Rhonda