Stanley “Nick” Ferro, Jr., a native of Detroit and Peninsula resident for over 30 years, died Sunday, March 16, 2014, at the age of 81.
Mr. Ferro retired after 42 years of service from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1992 as a master chief boatswain’s mate. Over the course of his distinguished career, Mr. Ferro served on nine cutters, one of which saw duty in Vietnam. Additionally, he had the honor of serving as a command enlisted adviser for 14 consecutive years, including as the first command enlisted adviser at Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown.
After his retirement, Mr. Ferro continued to be a valued member of the Coast Guard and Yorktown communities. He was most active as a member of the Coast Guard Courier Association, Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association, Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer’s Association and the Disabled American Veterans Victory Chapter 13, where he volunteered countless hours assisting veterans of all the armed forces.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carole Ferro; daughters, Joanna Turbeville (Thomas) and Camilla Walck (Kevin); son, Cole Crockett; and grandchildren, Danielle Walck, Natalie Walck, Blaine Walck, Madison Turbeville, MacKenzie Turbeville, Kendall Turbeville and Thomas Turbeville, III.
A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Ferro’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014, at the Washington Auditorium on board the Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown.
In his memory, donations may be made to the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, the Old Yorke Chapel fund, 1 U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown, VA 23690 or a charity of your choice.
Please leave online condolences for the family in the comment section below. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home.
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