Tonino "Tony" Ferracane

Lathan, NY- Tonino “Tony” Ferracane died Tuesday, Nov. 29, after a courageous battle with PSP. Tony, who served his country on the front lines of Vietnam less than a decade after immigrating to America, was defined his entire life by his love of his family. Born in Muro Lucano, Italy on February 22, 1946, Tony was driven to achieve the American dream. After graduating from Colonie Central High School and refining his craft as a carpenter, Tony, with his brother Pat and later with his brother Joe, helped build Ferracane Brothers Builders and its related companies for 37 years. Everything Tony did was motivated by his love of his family, especially his beloved wife and friend Marisa, and including his sons Mark (Kim) and Jason (Beth), and his granddaughters, Julianna, Mia, Allison and Rachel Ferracane. As head of the family after the passing of his mother and father, Tony was incredibly close with his brothers Pasquale (Rose) and Joe (Elaina) and with his sisters Antonietta (Frank), Geraldine (John), Filomena (Lawson) and Rose (David) and all his nieces and nephews. Tony was predeceased by his exemplary mother, Brigida and by his father, Vito. Tony is also survived by a large extended family, including Marisa’s sisters Tina Michaels, Rita McCann and her brother Pasquale Scisci. In addition, he leaves behind numerous cousins, both in Italy and Canada. If sadness resulting from someone’s death is a measure of love, then Tony was an incredibly beloved man. Tony enjoyed golf, bocci, and darts. He loved sharing activities with friends at the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society, and time in Florida and Italy with members of his family. He loved watching his sons and then his granddaughters compete in countless sporting and artistic events and sharing meals surrounded by family, often prepared by his sister Antonietta. Tony loved his garden where he grew everything from vegetables to figs, no easy task in the northeast. He leaves behind many friends, including his lifelong devoted friend, Steve Magee. Marisa and Tony’s family cannot thank enough Deanna, Gerri, and Leslie and the rest of the nurses and caregivers at The Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation, who gave loving care to Tony during his time there. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Tony’s family Monday, December 5, 2022 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10:30 am at St. Ambrose Church, Latham, NY where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Tony in a special way may send a contribution to Folds of Honor, 111 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210

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Tonino "Tony" Ferracane

February 22, 1946 - November 29, 2022