DOMINIC “BUDDY” FERRARO   After a long hospitalization and valiant fight he quietly passed on May 19, 2013.

Husband of Marie (nee Mazzeo) and beloved father of Anthony.

Buddy served in the US Army with the Military Police and as a tank driver during World War II. Buddy worked for numerous clothing manufacturing companies and retired from Rand and Rand. He was extremely active in the Knights of Columbus and held many offices within that organization.

Funeral Mass at 10A.M. Sat., June 8 in Saint Monica's Church, 17th and Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Private Interment.

Donations in Buddy's name to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804 or Friends of Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, 3800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6047 are preferred.