Antonio C Ferrao, 85, of Newark, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Funeral is from the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., Roselle Park, on Thursday, December 29, at 8:15 am. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church in Elizabeth at 10 am. Visitation is 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday, December 28.
Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he began his carpentry apprenticeship at a very young age and worked as a wood craftsman most of his life. He married at the age of 19 and had two sons. Together they immigrated to Newark, NJ, in 1975 to pursue the American Dream. He started Santa Clara Construction company working on home improvement until his retirement.
Antonio was a dedicated family man and always provided for his wife, children and grandchildren.
He enjoyed watching soccer, creating wood pieces to gift to others, singing and telling jokes and was happiest when he was surrounded by family and friends.
Surviving are his loving wife, Fernanda, his children Jose and his wife, Margaret, and Mario and his wife, Mercedes. Proud grandfather of Steven, Deborah, David and Jacob. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend to many.