FERRARA, Andrew J. "Andy" Age 85, of Boston, MA, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. Born on August 15, 1939 in Racine, WI, son of Andrew C. Ferrara and Rae Ferrara, Andy grew up in Philadelphia, PA.
Andy graduated from The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now University of the Sciences) and went on to a distinguished 26-year career as an executive at Eli Lilly & Co. in the US and in Europe. After moving to the Boston area, he founded several companies and served as Founder and Chairman of Boston Healthcare Associates Inc. until he retired.
On September 30, 1961, Andy married the love of his life, Margaret M. Ferrara, in Philadelphia. Andy is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Maggie; his sons, Joseph Ferrara (Jan) and Andrew Ferrara Jr. (Christine); his daughters, Lisa Cammarano (Neal) and Julia McArdle (Don); seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Lidia, Jessica, Emilia, John, Andrew III, and Elena; and great-granddaughter, Alexa.
Andy will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His warmth, wisdom, and dedication to his family and community will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
A private service will be held to honor his memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Andy’s name to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital for Research Memorial Giving 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. (800–213-6584) www.stjude.org.