Vincent P. Ferra

Vincent P. Ferra of Centreville, MD, died at his home early Monday morning, June 25, 2012. He was 81. Born February 20, 1931, in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late, Peter F. Ferra, Sr., and Mary L. Bellino Ferra. He graduated from Central High School, Scranton, PA, Class of 1948. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Following his release from active duty, he returned home to attend the University of Scranton, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1956. He was an active member of The Catholic Choral Club of Scranton and St. Peter’s Cathedral Choir in Scranton. Following college, he was employed at Arthur Anderson as an accountant, then Sperry Rand/Univac for 20 years as an analyst and salesman. He then took a position with INTEL as an account representative and worked there for 15 years and then retired. He was married in 1959 to the former Margaret Nealous. They made their home in Scranton where they began their family and later moved to the Baltimore/Washington area. In 1988, they moved to their dream home on the bay of the Eastern Shore of Maryland where he later retired. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Jennifer Ferra Swanhart of Mt. Airy, MD, Steven E. Ferra (Tracie) of Egg Harbor, NJ, and Margaret A. Ferra (Joseph Torre) of Manahawkin, NJ; three brothers, Peter F. Ferra, Jr., of Dayton, OH, Emmett A. Ferra of Coatesville, PA, and Robert F. Ferra of Chatsworth, CA; six grandchildren, Lanie, Erin and Kelly Swanhart and Nicholas, Julia and Betsy Ferra. He was pre-deceased by a son, V Peter Ferra, and a sister, Katherine Gordon. In addition to his love of the Eastern Shore, he enjoyed being outdoors, boating, crabbing, swimming, and simply sitting on his deck watching the sunset on the bay. One of his greatest joys was the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Prospect Bay Country Club and the Prospect Bay Yacht Club. Vince also leaves a large number of friends whose friendships he treasured greatly. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012, at 11 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, Chester, MD, where friends and family may call one hour prior from 10-11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, 1861 Harbor Drive, Chester, MD, 21619 or Hospice of Queen Anne’s, 255 Comet Dr, Centreville MD 21617.

Vincent P. Ferra

February 20, 1931 - June 25, 2012