Obituary of Michael P Ferro
Michael Paul Ferro, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Morristown Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 23, 1947, in Orange, New Jersey, Michael was the beloved son of the late Michael and Helen Ferro. He was raised in West Orange, New Jersey, and later lived in Hillsborough before settling in Bridgewater, where he resided for the past 36 years with his family. He graduated from Mountain High School in 1965 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo in Ohio, followed by a master’s degree in chemistry from Rutgers University, and ultimately his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Michigan.
Throughout his accomplished career, Michael worked as a chemist at Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, and more recently at Sanofi-Aventis in Bridgewater.
Michael loved spending time with his family above all else. Michael especially enjoyed family vacations, time at the beach in Avalon, photography, and cheering his boys on at various sporting events. He could often be found at the gym early mornings and was known for his famous chocolate chip cookies. His wife of 36 years and 3 sons were the greatest joys of his life.
He was predeceased by his beloved son, Bobby Ferro who passed away in 2021 of glioblastoma, and his parents, Michael and Helen Ferro. He is survived by his devoted wife, Alysia Ferro; his sons, Michael Ferro and his wife Amanda Liccardi, and Jonathan Ferro and his fiancée Maryanna Schweininger; and his sister, Linda Ferro, and her husband Mark Sorin and his nieces Christina and Suzannah.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1890 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Alysia and Michael have been devoted to keeping Bobby’s legacy alive through their Hope Brings Strength efforts to support various non-profit and educational organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region, 3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Donations may also be made online at www.rmhcphilly.org. Hope brings strength.
