Ronald A. Ferrara

Ronald A. Ferrara, 46, of Christiana, passed away tragically on Sunday, December 4, 2011 in East Earl Township, Lancaster Co. He was the beloved husband of Melanie (Thompson) Ferrara, with whom he shared 13 years of marriage.

Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., he was the son of Ronald A. Ferrara, Sr. and the late Madeline C. Kutchinski; and stepson to Jean Ferrara.

He was the owner and operator of Quaker Mechanical Installation. Ronald was a member of the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by six children: Nichole Marie Ferrara of Maple Shade, N.J., Holly Ann Ferrara of Palmaria, N.J., and Astoria Lynn, Ronald III, Joseph M. and Jessica H. Ferrara, all of home; and his brother Jerry Ferrara of Tampa.

He was predeceased by two siblings, Jeane Marie Haber and Sherell Rosemarie Ferrara.

The Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 9th at 6 p.m. at the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, 406 Main St., Atglen, with The Rev'd Jason Link officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 4 until 6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Citadel Bank, 135 Modena Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com