ROCHESTER, NY: Sylvia Ferrara, 84 of Rochester NY passed away on September 12th, 2023 surrounded by her children. Born in Cerda, Italy, she moved to Rochester, NY at the age of seven. Predeceased by her parents Fillipo & Epifania LaTona (Tripi), brothers Frank LaTona and Michael LaTona.
She is survived by her three children: Michael (Cheryl) Ferrara, Ronald (Kimberly) Ferrara, and daughter Karen Ferrara. Sylvia also leaves behind her grandchildren: Philip, Ron, Eric (Kristina), Jesse (Britney), Tia, Amy (Jonathan), and Jamie Ferrara, as well as four great-grandchildren: Parker, Tyler, Erica, and Hunter; Brothers Tony (Kathy) LaTona, Joseph (Margaret) LaTona and Sister Nancy (Bill) Benjamin; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sylvia was a hard worker and a devoted mother. After Sylvia retired from GM/Valeo, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
A Memorial Service/mass will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at St. Ann’s Chapel located at 1500 Portland Ave. Rochester, NY.
Sending love and condolences to you all during this sad time. Sylvia was one in a million and I’m so glad I got to see her recently.
Dear Family:
We were so sorry to hear about Cousin Sylvia’s passing from this earth. When we visited Rochester on a few occasions she always came to visit us at Aunt Joanne’s house. She was always kind and a cousin with few words. However, we do remember every time we visited she would always ask, “How are youse guys?” Of course, “Youse” is a charming Eastern Idiom and is not heard out here on the West Coast. We will always remember her for her kindness and warmth. Our family was very lucky to have her as a relative. We were lucky to have known her. In sadness, Cousin Frank & Jane Tripi.