Obituary of Nathaline M. Ferlo

Nathaline M. Ferlo, 89, passed away peacefully in Albany, NY, surrounded by her family, on October 22, 2018. She was born in Rome, NY, on December 30, 1928, daughter of Antonio and Maria Grasso. She married her high-school sweetheart, Albert Ferlo, on October 9, 1948, and they were devoted to each other for 66 years, until Al's passing on January 1, 2015. A long-time resident of Rome, she was an employee of AmeriCU Credit Union for over 35 years. Nat was devoted to her family, and she and Al rarely missed an opportunity to travel to visit their children and grandchildren or to support them in their milestone events. Holidays would often find Al and Nat "holding court" at the head of their family, whether at the home of one of their children, or at their home at 411 Healy Ave. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Vince) DeVivo, of Fayetteville, NY; Roger (Anne Harlan) Ferlo, of Chicago, IL; Albert Ferlo, of Washington, DC; Joseph (Carol) Ferlo, of Oshkosh, WI; and Patrick (Colleen) Ferlo, of Ballston Spa, NY; twelve grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Al, as well as sisters, Lena, Pauline, America, and Virginia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, at10:30 AM at St. Peter's Church, with the Rev. Philip A. Hearn officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Nat's memory to Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, 421 Columbia Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. Please offer online condolences at: BarryFuneralHome.com.