Albert N. Ferraro, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, June 11, 2010 in Allentown.

Born: He was the son of the late Vincenzo and Alfonsina Amicone Ferraro.

Personal: He was a very young 77.

Back in the 60's Albert was one of the first members to join the Peace Corps [Bolivia as PCV] where he met his former wife, [later as Staff in PC/Bolivia with Group 29, Mines group], and served in many countries around the world. After that service, he took on the position of vice-president at a cable company in Ponce, Puerto Rico; where he had resided for 30 years. He will be remembered as an exceedingly kind man with a great sense of humor and a supernatural philanthropic disposition.

Survivors: A son Pablo; a daughter Ana Maria; former wife Teresa; sister Anna; and four beloved nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Vincent and a sister, Elda. Services: A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Holy Family Catholic Church, 430 West Center Street, Nazareth. There will also be a memorial service in Ponce, Puerto Rico on Monday, June 21.

Published in The Express Times on June 13, 2010