Salvadore James Ferrante, age 86, Inverness, FL passed away at home on November 29, 2022 under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice following an extended illness. A native of San Jose, CA, he was born October 23, 1936 to the late Joseph E. Ferrante and Rose (Scialabba) Ferrante and moved to Inverness in 1998. He was an engineer for several telephone companies prior to his retirement and served our nation in the U.S. Army Artillery. He served as a board member at Bethel Church in San Jose, CA under Pastor Charles Crabtree and at First Assembly of God in Inverness, FL under Pastor Dairold Rushing.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Rita Urso Ferrante. They were married September 25, 1965; 3 children: Jonathan Ferrante and wife Maureen of South Setauket, NY; David Ferrante and wife Kathryn of Squamish, BC, Canada; Daniel Ferrante, Denver, CO; 1 brother: Jack Ferrante of San Jose, CA; 3 sisters: Carol J. Gibson of Gold Hills, OR, Linda Zizzo, Grants Pass, OR, and Angela Rohde of Ohio; 5 grandchildren: Rowan, Marcus, Sophia, Maya, and Eamonn. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Ferrante, Jr and 2 sisters: Carmelle Tanner and Gloria Fish.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM at the Redemption Point Assembly of God Church with Pastor Steve Miller officiating. There will be a private burial at a later date in Florida National Cemetery. The Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverness is assisting the family.
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