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- Jonathan T. "Jonny" Ferlito of District of Columbia
August 16, 1989 - January 10, 2025
Jonathan T. “Jonny” Ferlito, 36 years old, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born in Niagara Falls on August 16, 1989, a son of Joanie (Donoughe) Ferlito and the late James J. Ferlito, Jr. He attended local schools and graduated from Erie County Community College.
Jonny was a beautiful soul and had a heart of gold and was loved by many. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend and was always the life of the party, whether it was having nerf gun wars with his nieces and nephews, playing any fun game or just causing trouble.
His bright smile and infectious laugh could brighten anyone’s day. If you knew Jonny, you loved him. He had a successful career in accounting and also as manager of Soussi, a restaurant in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Jonny enjoyed kickball leagues, photography and he adored his beloved Rottweiler, Zena, who he had by his side everywhere he went for 13 years. His most recent rescue dog was a pitbull mix, “Monkey”. He had a special place in his heart for rescue dogs. He will be forever missed by all of those who loved him.
Jonny is survived by his loving mother Joanie (Bob) Dell, three siblings: Jimmy Ferlito, Jami (John) Bernier and Joseph (Randi) Ferlito and his step-sister Nicole Dell and step-brother Patrick Dell. He is also survived by his aunt Janet (late Harold) Donoughe, 6 nieces and nephews: Dominic Ferlito, Emma and Jack Bernier, Aiden and Aria Ferlito and Hailey Dell several aunts, uncles, cousins and his special friend Michael Creason.
He was predeceased by his father, James Ferlito, Jr., his grandparents, Anthony and Helen Donoughe, James and Jenny Ferlito, Sr., his uncle Harold (Janet) Donoughe and his aunt Kathleen Gemmati.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue on Wednesday, January 15 from 4 to 7 P.M. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Jonny’s name to an animal rescue of one’s choice.
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