Frank Ferrigno

Frank Ferrigno Washingtonville, New York Frank Ferrigno, a resident of Washingtonville, New York since 1966, died at St. Anthony's Community Hospital on August 1, 2015. He was 84 years of age. The son of the late James and Anna Ferrigno, he was born in New York City in the year 1931. Frank was a retired Electrician who worked for Inco for a period of 25 years. Frank was a member of the Knights of Columbus; the Our Lady of Lourdes Council 5890 where was a Past Grand Knight. He was also the founder and then coordinator for the Lourdes Program. This program would raise funds for ill children and their families to make a pilgrimage to the Miracle Waters of Lourdes in France. He was also a member of the 4th Degree Color Corps. He served St. Mary's R.C. Church as a Eucharistic Minister and as member of the Usher Society. He also was a member of The Italian American Club and the Chairman for the Teddy Bear Club for Sick Children. Frank was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. "Our mom shared our dad with many organizations, specifically the Knights of Columbus and his tireless work on behalf of the Lourdes Program. Most people would know our Dad as the "Musical Knight" and the Knights of Columbus salesman, at various parishes in the Orange County area. Selling raffle tickets to raise funds for the sick children and their families to go to the healing waters of Lourdes. He was also very active in collecting stuffed animals to bring to sick children at hospitals in hopes of brightening their day. Frank is survived by his loving wife Mary at home and their sons, Jimmy and his wife, Jeanne of Brooklyn and Robert and his fiancAC. Karyn of Connecticut, along with his cherished granddaughter Jessica of Connecticut. Frank is further survived by his sister, Anna; his brother, Joey and his sister, Gloria and numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 during the hours of 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc. located at 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York 10950. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, located at 42 Goshen Avenue, Washingtonville, New York 10992. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, located at 2 Father Tierney Circle, Washingtonville, New York 10992. Memorial contributions in Frank's name can be directed to Our Lady of Lourdes Council 5890, 18 Hallock Drive, Washingtonville, New York 10992. Attention GK Kevin Strommer. Please make your check payable to the Lourdes program. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc., 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York. For directions to the funeral home, St. Mary's R.C. Church or to offer an online memorial please visit www.flynnfh.com