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Stephen J. Ferry Sr.

By T.J. Woodward

Stephen Joseph Ferry Sr., 76, of Silver Spring, NY passed away Sunday February 15, 2015, after a long illness.  He was born in Darien Center on October 31, 1938 to the late Michael Ferry and Salome Nawrocki.  He was predeceased by siblings:  Irene Muniak, Henry Ferry, Genevieve Sczepanski, Alice Breyer & Mary Ferry. 

Steve graduated from Alden High School with high honors.  Steve started his work life delivering milk for his brother Hank at the young age of 14.  He worked for Ferry Construction, Depew, until he founded S.J.F. Construction Inc. in 1982 and laid a strong foundation for future generations. Steve served the community of Darien for over 24 years as Town Judge and then Supervisor, until his retirement from public service in 1993.  He was also proud to be a past volunteer for the Darien fire department. Steve’s passions besides work were walking in the Florida sunshine, golf, dancing, traveling and handyman work for his neighbors.

Stephen is survived by his loving companion and dance partner, Betty McClurg; sons Stephen (Elise) Ferry Jr., Jeffrey (Laurie) Ferry; daughters Donna Ferry, Jennifer (Kevin) Kane; beautiful grandchildren Sarah, Stephen III, Emily, Andrew, Hannah, Madison, & Spenser.

Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday February 18, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. The family will be holding a celebration of Steve’s life at a later date to be announced in the future.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Habitat for Humanity of Genesee County, 230 Ellicott Street, Batavia, New York 14020, Alzheimer’s Association – Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive #6, Buffalo, New York 14221 or Genesee Community College Foundation – Nursing Scholarships, One College Road, Batavia, New York 14020. For more information please call 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011

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