In Memory Of
Bennie Michael Ferro
1945
2021
Bennie Michael Ferro
October 3, 1945 — August 14, 2021
Bennie M. Ferro, 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, passed away on August 14, 2021.
Bennie was born October 3, 1945 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he was the son of the late Stephen and Lucille Ferro. Bennie was a graduate of Cheyenne Central High School, where he met the love of his life, his wife of 48 years , Rita Kalathakis who preceded him in death.
Bennie was a retired carman from the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked in both Cheyenne, WY and Salt lake City Utah.
Bennie’s true passion was playing the guitar. He was self-taught and a true prodigy. He played at many local venues and even professionally on the road. Bennie was humble about his musical talent, it was the true gift he gave to many. Bennie enjoyed his collection of watches, working on cars, loved fishing and camping, road trips with his wife and spending time with his family.
Bennie is survived by his children Lucy Cox (Matthew) of West Point, VA, Stephen Ferro (Vikki) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Gina Ferro of Phoenix, AZ, a sister Angela Sullivan (David) of Mt Pleasant, SC and his sister Leona Lindberg (Fred) who preceded him in death. His grandchildren, Jessica Cox, VA, Kasi Caretto (Matthew), AZ, Alicia Ferro, WY, Stevie Ferro, WY, Katina Cox, VA, John Cox, JR, VA. Great-Grandchildren, Aaron Pacheco, Jr. WY, Pheonix Cox, VA, Jay Caretto, AZ, Ariel Cox, VA and Leo Caretto, AZ.
A celebration of life will be announced, please visit this page for updates.
Bennie was born October 3, 1945 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he was the son of the late Stephen and Lucille Ferro. Bennie was a graduate of Cheyenne Central High School, where he met the love of his life, his wife of 48 years , Rita Kalathakis who preceded him in death.
Bennie was a retired carman from the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked in both Cheyenne, WY and Salt lake City Utah.
Bennie’s true passion was playing the guitar. He was self-taught and a true prodigy. He played at many local venues and even professionally on the road. Bennie was humble about his musical talent, it was the true gift he gave to many. Bennie enjoyed his collection of watches, working on cars, loved fishing and camping, road trips with his wife and spending time with his family.
Bennie is survived by his children Lucy Cox (Matthew) of West Point, VA, Stephen Ferro (Vikki) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Gina Ferro of Phoenix, AZ, a sister Angela Sullivan (David) of Mt Pleasant, SC and his sister Leona Lindberg (Fred) who preceded him in death. His grandchildren, Jessica Cox, VA, Kasi Caretto (Matthew), AZ, Alicia Ferro, WY, Stevie Ferro, WY, Katina Cox, VA, John Cox, JR, VA. Great-Grandchildren, Aaron Pacheco, Jr. WY, Pheonix Cox, VA, Jay Caretto, AZ, Ariel Cox, VA and Leo Caretto, AZ.
A celebration of life will be announced, please visit this page for updates.
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