James F. ‘Jimmy’ Ferraioli

Monday, January 7, 2019 - 14:21

SELKIRK — James F. “Jimmy” Ferraioli of Selkirk died on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at the Albany Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center after a six-year battle with cancer.

Mr. Ferraioli was born in Schenectady to Richard F. Ferraioli and Margaret Quinn Ferraioli on Oct. 30, 1957. He was a graduate of Guilderland Central High School and served honorably in the United States Navy submarine force from 1978 to 1982.

Mr. Ferraioli is survived by his daughter, Lily Ferraioli; his brothers, Antonio, Timothy, and Daniel Ferraioli; his sisters, Joanne Wagner, Barbara Ferraioli, and Martha Ferraioli; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. Internment will be at the convenience of the family at the Gerald Solomon National Cemetery in Saratoga.

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