U.S. Army Veteran and New England Weightlifting Hall of Famer Gerald W. Ferrelli dies at 75
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Gerald W. Ferrelli, 75, passed away suddenly, Monday, August 8, 2022. Gerry is survived by his beloved wife and partner of over 40 years, Michele L. (Tripodi) Ferrelli; son Ryan Ferrelli, brother Daniel Ferrelli; three grandchildren; four nieces and one nephew. He is predeceased by sister Vivian Ferrelli.
Gerry was born in Woonsocket, RI to the late Daniel and Pauline (Choquette) Ferrelli and was a lifelong North Smithfield resident. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Gerry was the owner of the former G. Ferrelli Excavation company. He retired in 2006 after 18 years as a heavy equipment operator and a past Union President for the Town of North Smithfield Highway Department.
Gerry was a lifelong heavy-weight lifter and made the cover of Iron Man Magazine as the National Teenage Champion for middle/heavyweight class, after setting multiple records. In 1995, he was inducted into the New England Weightlifting Hall of Fame. He enjoyed renovating, tending to his home and yard, and taking daily walks with his beloved dog, Jet-Blue.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 9-10 am in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Home, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., Slatersville, RI. Burial with military honors will be in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery.
