Ferraro was born Dec. 4, 1953, in Manhattan to Jerome and Nadya Novitsky. She worked at Dellwood Dairy in Westchester as an accountant.
She attended Brooklyn College, King's College in Briarcliff Manor and Lehman College.
Ferraro was predeceased by her father. She is survived by her husband, Andrew; her mother; and her sister, Deborah Novitsky.
Visiting hours are n Sunday, Jan. 24, from 1-2 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, 1089 Main St., Fishkill, with a memorial service following.
To get directions or to post online condolences, go to www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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