Obituary for Nilda E. Ferrera Nilda E. Ferrera, 86 passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Staten Island University Hospital South surrounded by her loving family. Born Friday, May 6, 1932 in New York , New York . Nilda was a married to the love of her life for over 50 years to the late Emanuel (Manny) Ferrera, after eloping in Niagra Falls.
She lived with Emanuel in Brooklyn, where they raised their daughter, Donna (Ferrera) Meluso. During Nilda’s life she had many jobs including as a medical assistant in medical, dental, and surgical offices. She was also a vintage store owner as well as a bridal sales associate for the legendary Kleinfield�s.
In Nilda’s free time, she enjoyed knitting, cooking and going to Miami beach. Her grandchildren Jacqueline and Kristie, were the light of her life. She loved being a grandmother so much that she joined the grandmothers club.
Nilda was also a member of the Holy Rosary Club and the Friendship Club. Her family best describes her as a fun loving, kind person who would give you the shirt off of her back. She was truly the best mom ever.
Nilda is survived by her daughter Donna Meluso, granddaughters Jacqueline and Kristine, her sister Alma Kaylor and her son-in-law Joseph Meluso. In lieu of flowers the family has asked if donations in Nilda’s memory can be made to the St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday at St Joseph’s Church (Rossville) located at 16 Poplar Ave Staten Island, New York 10309.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals Inc. located at 28 Eltingville Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10312.
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