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Rik van Hemmen posted a condolence
Monday, April 11, 2016
On Friday April 8, 2016 we lost our dear friend Gino Ferrari. Gino was an icon in the New York maritime industry and a person who both maintained the highest standards and at the same time always looked for ways to make life just a little better and a little more fun for everybody in the industry.
I first met Gino in 1988. My father, Henk, had an invite to the Jacksonville Shipyard tanker party at the Four Seasons. This was a very well known Christmas season reception that was eagerly attended by senior shipping personnel. At the last moment, Henk got called out on a job and he told me to attend in his stead. I had only been working for a few months at Martin & Ottaway, but Gino received the message, and right away introduced me to a number of big tanker executives when I arrived. At that time, most names meant little to me, but over the years I got to know many quite well.
However, more importantly, I got to know Gino quite well, and when you knew Gino you did not have to know everybody, because he did, and was always eager to make introductions for you.
Over the years everybody at the office always enjoyed Gino’s company and generosity. For many years Gino had a great office at one of the top floors at 21 West Street. The office had a roof top patio and a barbeque. Gino told us young bucks at M&O (who, now almost 30 years later, are the four partners) that, any time we wanted, we could bring up our burgers or sandwiches and enjoy the fresh air. Every now and then, when the weather was nice, we would find some food somewhere and take the elevator to his office. Often Gino was not there, but we’d make ourselves comfortable on the deck and enjoyed the view, the fresh air and our food and sat there talking about the good things in being part of the maritime industry.
Meanwhile, the Four Seasons Tanker party never left my mind. After the party, I had come home late to my wife and young family. Anne asked how it went, and I told her that I liked the Four Seasons best of all restaurants I had ever been to. I promised her I would take her to the Four Seasons some time. Life is busy, and such promises made are not always carried out. However, just a very few years ago, Anne and I were in New York City and I had the chance to take her to the Four Seasons. We had an absolutely beautiful and leisurely lunch, and, so many years later, I still think that nothing tops the Four Seasons for pure restaurant class.
Gino liked it when I told him how I showed my wife the tops in restaurant class, but when I think of class in people, I only think of Gino Ferrari.
http://www.martinottaway.com/blog/rik-van-hemmen/memoriam-gene-ferrari
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Silverio Ferrari posted a condolence
Monday, April 11, 2016
It was with great sadness that I heard today from another of my long time friends, John Gallucci, of the death of Gino Ferrari. I have known Gino for more than 40 years and I have known his brother Erbino even longer. Erbino and his family were regular visitors to our house on Dupont St. in the 1950's and 60's.
Though I did not meet Gino until the 70's I always felt like I knew him much longer. He was always kind, gracious and easygoing.
I remember him telling the story of his first visit to Altilia, Italy the small town we were both born in. I believe he was in the U.S. Army then just after the war and my father Giuseppe Ferrari came to greet him, probably at the train station.
My father, he said, came with a donkey to pick me up and take me up to Altilia which is on top of a small mountain. I rode on that donkey up to the town.
He told me that story with great affection. He will be missed by myself and my family, Cherie, Claudia, Giuseppe and Lucy Ferrari but I will remember him with the same affection.
Our hearts go out to Jean and John.
Silverio Ferrari
Toronto, Canada
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Arthur Jeronimo posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2016
My heart felt condolences to the Ferrari family.
Respectfully,
Arthur Jeronimo
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The Chiseler's Club of the Port of New York lit a candle
Saturday, April 9, 2016
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We are very sorry for your loss. Gene has been in our Club, and our Chief for many years now and he will be very much missed by his fellow Chiselers.
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John J. Bajor posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2016
A sure indication of a person's character and humanness is how they are missed upon their passing . Gino was that kind of person and then some !----Although he'll be truly missed I feel blessed to have known him and will thank God for the opportunity of his friendship ----Sincerely John J. Bajor
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Alexandra Anagnostis posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2016
We truly lost a gentleman with the passing of Gino Ferrari. May he rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to the Ferrari family.
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Stephen Gumpel posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Dear Ferrari family,
While I am sure we outsiders can tell you nothing about Gene you don't already know, I will attest to the Gentleman Gene I knew in his professional life. While he was a trusted expert in his field, friendship was his real business; everything else followed. Some of him now resides in each of us. God bless him and your family.
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Nicole Mejia posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2016
Dear family and Friend of Gene, My name is Nicole. I am truly sorry for your lost. Its not easy losing a love one. But did you know the bible gives us a positive hope for the future. The bible shows that God has both the ability and desire to bring back the dead. He keeps in his limitless memory a detailed record of each person he will resurrect by mean of his almighty power. ( Act 24:15) Soon we will see our love one again.
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Friday, April 8, 2016
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