Livonia: At age 92, Joe passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Albert and Susan Ferlicca. Joe is predeceased by his wife; Agatha A. Ferlicca. Survived by his children; Linda (Charles) Johnstone of Livonia, NY and Thomas (Debbie) Ferlicca of Key West, FL., his grandchildren; Brian, Dan, Ethan, Mackenzie, Taylor and Stephanie, his great grandchildren; Viktor, Adrian, Isla and Millie.
Joe proudly served his country during the Korean War. After returning home, Joe went to become a Rochester City Police Officer while attending the University of Rochester. After receiving his under graduate degree he went on to Tufts Dental School. He practiced dentistry in Livonia until 1982. He spent his retirement years traveling the country with his wife in their fifth-wheel.
A private graveside service will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Livonia, NY. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Open Door Mission, 156 Plymouth Ave #1834, Rochester, NY 14608. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Linda and family.
So sorry to read about your dad. My condolences to you and your family.
Sending heartfelt prayers.
Judy Baker
Dear Tom,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your pops!! He was a great man and he will be missed by many. May all your many memories of him bring you a smile.
Hugs and prayers!
Wendy Monroe (McLaughlin)
Linda and Tom, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Holding you in our hearts.
My sincere condolences . Linda,I remember being in girl scouts with you and going your house to bake brownies. You and your family are in my prayers.
Linda and Tom.. I am so sorry for the death of your dad. I remember him living in a mh on Decker Road. I would look for him on my way when I used the back entrance to Pine Tree Park. I remember in the later years he had a pony tail. He was a nice old hippie. I miss your mom as well.
Joe was an amazing soul with a gift for living. We know you all have great memories and hope they will help you all as you grieve.
Sending blessings and love to the Ferlicca family .
I have many great memories of Joe and his family growing up. We had the best neighborhood and now they are all together again. Joe was a fantastic man and I will remember him fondly. Hugs and prayers to Linda, Tom, and family.
Tom. Linda, and respective families…I am so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. He, along with your mother, was a great person who trusted me enough to babysit the two of you. Prayers for you all.
My condolences to the Ferlicca family.
Dear Linda and Tom,
There are lots of wonderful memories of your dad (and mom) growing up! We all had a great time together in our neighborhood. My condolences for your loss.
Linda and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time. Your Dad was my dentist and you were such good neighbors and co-workers at Strong. I hope memories of good times with your Dad and Mom will bring you comfort and peace.
God bless you all.
So sorry to hear about Dr. Ferlicca’s passing. He helped us so many times throught the years! Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family. With sincere sympathy, Mary Jo Watson