Barbara A. Ferraino

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Barbara Ferraino, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother passed away suddenly at the age of 65 years. Barbara will be dearly remembered by her husband, Robert G. Ferraino and her children Robert M. Ferraino (Donna), and Nicole (Todd) Clagett. She will also be lovingly remembered by her 5 grandchildren, Patrick Bruno, Michael Bruno, Julia Bruno, Alyssa Clagett, and Michelle Ferraino, sibling William Schryver III, Maryann (Salvatore) Cannistraci, and Randal Schryver, many nieces and nephews, and her two pets Mittens and Cody. She is predeceased by her parents, Theresa Schryver (Rao) and William Schryver II.

Barbara graduated with an B.S. in Physical Education, in which she used to teach for a short time at the Academy of the Holy Names. She was involved with the Kiwanis's Club, assisted with the Westerlo Town Park Summer Program, and coached little league baseball when her children were young. She also enjoyed playing volleyball, softball, bowling, and supporting her favorite professional sports teams. Barbara loved to travel, as she would often go to the Adirondack Mountains to camp and ride boats and would take scenic journeys across the country with her husband. She also had a fascination with the arts, astrology, and 70's pop music.

Barbara was passionate about giving to those she cared about. Her children fondly remember her teaching them from their favorite book, The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein. It taught them to give with their entire beings, which is a lesson they proudly passed on to Barbara's grandchildren. The family wishes to share this excerpt from the book in her honor:
"…And after a long time, the boy came back again.
"I am sorry, Boy," said the tree, "but I have nothing left to give you-
My apples are gone."
"My teeth are too weak for apples," said the boy.
"My branches are gone," said the tree.
"You cannot swing on them-"
"I am too old to swing on branches," said the boy.
"My trunk is gone," said the tree.
"You cannot climb-"
"I am too tired to climb," said the boy.
"I am sorry," sighed the tree.
"I wish that I could give you something... but I have nothing left. I am an old stump. I am sorry..."
"I don't need very much now," said the boy, "just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired."
"Well," said the tree, straightening herself up as much as she could, "well, an old stump is good for sitting and resting. Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest."
And the boy did.
And the tree was happy."

A service in memory of Barbara will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, in Colonie on Sunday, April 8th, 2018 from 1-3 P.M.