Gerald D. Ferronetti , "Jerry", 89, lifelong resident of Haverhill, MA, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at the High Pointe House.

Born and raised in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Alfred and Selena (LaPorte) Ferronetti , and was a graduate of the Haverhill Trade School. Shortly after school, Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After returning home, he worked for many years at his brother's business, Ferronetti Furniture, as a furniture sprayer.

Jerry liked to use his tradecraft in woodworking to benefit his family. From building custom furniture that will be priceless family heirlooms to helping his children with home remodeling, he was known as a "hands on dad". Around his own home he showed his hard-working hands also had a green thumb, enjoying planting flowers and strolling around the yard appreciating their beauty. When he wasn't spending time with his beloved grandchildren, he would keep those skilled hands of his busy with crafts like models, three-dimensional puzzles, and custom calendars he would make for his children.

Jerry will be sadly missed and always cherished in the heart of his wife of sixty-four years, Alice (Cote) Ferronetti , also a lifelong resident of Haverhill, sons, Doug Ferronetti and his wife, Robyn of Dracut, MA, Ron Ferronetti and his wife, Sherry of Newton, NH, Tom Ferronetti of Standish, ME, daughter, Barbara Fiorella and her husband, John of Atkinson, NH, sister, Geraldine Ferronetti of Haverhill, eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, as well as several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother, Alfred Ferronetti , Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, from 4 pm to 7 pm, at Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill, MA, following the Commonwealth of MA guidelines for social distancing and wearing of face masks. His funeral will begin on Wednesday morning at 9 am from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Sacred Hearts Parish, 165 S. Main St., Bradford, MA. Interment to follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, N. Broadway, Haverhill, MA, with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Jerry's memory to the American Heart Assoc., 300 Fifth Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451, or by visiting www.heart.org