R. Larry Ferro

Long time Alaskan R. Larry Ferro, 84, passed away January 9, 2018 in Wasilla, Alaska.

Larry was born August 18, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ralph and Marie Ferro.

Larry moved to Alaska in July of 1976 and was employed with the Bank of the North and Arctic Circle Enterprises.

Larry coached a lot of baseball at the Little League, middle school and high school levels and spent time watching college and pro sports. He enjoyed fishing and in his younger years, hunting… not to mention a really good pizza.

Larry’s family wrote of him, “Dad was always witty and ready for a family meal, a game of catch, a good fishing trip or a ball game that either Notre Dame or any Michigan team was playing. He was a loving and affectionate dad, grandpa and great grandpa. He and his several sayings will be missed.”

He is survived by his children, Mark, Randy, Kevin, Jason and Frank Ferro, daughter-in-law Deborah, son-in-law Vince Petri. Grandchildren Mark, Krissy, Joshua, Jordan, Jonas, Jeremy, Jacob, Ryan, Dana, Heather, Angela, Valerie, Jennifer, Jessica, Ashley, Brittany, Summer, and Dillon Ferro and 12 Great-Grandchildren, sister Carol Thomassen, nieces and nephews Steve, Debbie Haggi and Amy, Meishel, Shane.

Larry was preceded in death by his daughter Kris Ferro, sister Lou Haggi and brother-in-law Dick Haggi.

Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wasilla.