Family/Spouse: KRECISZ, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas + Cheryl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James J. Ferlito, 88 of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, He was the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Capone) Ferlito. He was married to his beloved wife Jenny L. (Schiro) for 69 years on December 22. They were married at St. Joseph’s Church on Pine Ave in Niagara Falls in 1951.
Jim graduated from Trott Vocational School and was drafted into the United States Army. He fought in the Korean War in the infantry division as a cook and backup 50 caliber machine Gunner.   He was honorably discharged and came home to wife Jenny and family. He worked as a shipping and receiving manager for Sears Roebuck until his retirement in the 1990’s. Jim then joined the family business, The Country Cottage Restaurant, in Pendleton, NY.  He always welcomed his customers, took care of ordering, and all the daily operations that were needed. He set a high example of customer service, work ethic and reminded all the employees that our customers are always right, and they needed to be taken care of like family. 
James enjoyed fishing and took many, many memorable trips with his family to Campbellford, Ontario. Jim was an avid bowler and bowled in local leagues and competed in many tournaments. He also enjoyed playing cards with family, golfing, traveling to Las Vegas, and Atlantic City with his beloved wife, who he called his Honey.  
Above all these, Jim greatest achievement in his life was his family. He was the head of his family and provided wisdom, courage, and his faith. His wife Jenny was the love of his life.  He was proud of his sons, Tom, and Jimmy. He adored his eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. When asked what he was grateful for the answer was always the same, “My Honey and my family!”.
Jim was a loving, humble and faith filled man. He worked hard, knew how to enjoy life, and told the best stories. He never dwelled on the past, put the future in God’s hands.  
Jim is survived by his children, Thomas (Cheryl) Ferlito and Jimmy Ferlito; his grandchildren, Aliscia (Richard) Krecisz, Nicole Ferlito (James Hamilton), Anthony Ferlito, Danielle Ranney, Tommy Ferlito, Jonathan Ferlito (Jeffrey Wilson), Jimmy Ferlito, III, Jamie (John) Bernier, and Joey (Randi) Ferlito; his great-grandchildren, Izabella, Sofia, Jaydan, Savanna, Trevor, Emma, Jackson, Dominic, Aiden, and Aria; his siblings, Agnes (late Joseph) Chicco, Carmella (late Joe, Sr.) Fortuna, Josephine (Richard) Muscatello, as well as his sister-in-law Joan Wilson.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Betty (Daniel) Detkos, Frances Cidilla, and Tony (June) Ferlito.
Private funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held for the family.  Entombment with Military Honors at St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  If desired, a donation may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

James married SCHIRO, Jenny L on 22 Dec 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jenny (daughter of SCHIRO, Gaetano and TRAPASSO, Maria) was born about 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Jul 2023 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jenny Ferlito, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully with her family on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Maria (Trapasso) Schiro.
Jenny was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On December 22, 1951, she married her beloved husband, James ‘Jim’ Ferlito at St. Joseph’s Church. Jim was drafted during the Korean War. She was without him for 18 months. They exchanged many letters and she attended novenas for his safe return home. Jenny worked at Moore Business Forms, the A&P and throughout the Niagara Falls School District as a Teacher’s Aide at Niagara Falls High School and G.J. Mann school for many years prior to her retirement. Jenny loved working with the students and staff who she regarded as very dear friends. 
Upon her retirement from Niagara Falls school district, Jenny and Jim joined the family business, The Country Cottage Restaurant in Pendleton, NY, a place they both adored. Employees and customers knew her as “Grandma”. Jenny hostessed and engaged in conversations with everyone. She knew customers by name and loved asking about their families. She would make them feel welcome and everyone enjoyed seeing her at the register as they would check out. Jenny was present at the Country Cottage smiling and waving at everyone a week prior to her passing. The restaurant was a place she loved.
Jenny and Jim were longtime members of the Moose Lodge, and enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Lake Tahoe. They enjoyed bowling and participated in several local bowling leagues. Jenny loved going to the Casino, but above all, she cherished her family. Nothing was more important to her than her parents, husband,  sisters, children, grandchildren and great-children. This love was always expressed around the table at Sunday dinners. She cooked weekly without fail. The table was always perfectly set, and her famous meatballs and bones were always coveted.  Her home was always open and she welcomed everyone. We always had a room upstairs to come home to. She made certain her grandchildren were in church, were fed, had fun and never went without anything. Jenny was an incredible woman who loved deeply, enjoyed people and always reminded her family how grateful she was for everyone. Jenny lived at home and was very active up until her passing, which was a gift.  
Jenny was predeceased by her husband in 2020. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Cheryl) Ferlito; her grandchildren, Aliscia (Richard) Krecisz, Nicole Ferlito (Douglas ‘Jay’ Hamilton), Anthony Ferlito (Danielle Ranney), Tommy Ferlito, Jimmy Ferlito, III, Jamie (John) Bernier, and Joey (Randi) Ferlito and Johnathan Ferlito; her great-grandchildren, Izabella and Sofia Krecisz, Jaydan, Savanna, and Trevor Ferlito, Dominic Ferlito, Emma and Jackson Bernier, and Aiden and Aria Ferlito; her nephew, Jeffery Wilson, as well as several other beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her beloved son, Jimmy (Joanie Dell) Ferlito and siblings, Phyllis (late Joseph) Fantrazzo, Julie (late Thomas) Guzzi and Joan Wilson.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 3 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph’s Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, where Jenny’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to the Wounded Warrior’s Project, woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.

Vincenzo + CAPONE, Maria. Maria and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gaetano + TRAPASSO, Maria. Maria and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]