Michael D Ferraro

Las Vegas NV - Michael D Ferraro, 79, of Kingston NY passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice Center in Las Vegas NV. Born August 18, 1944 in Kingston NY; he is the son of the late Peter and Yolanda (Sisco) Ferraro. Mike brought a great sense of pride to his family and friends because of what his father termed as a million to one chance. Michael's life and achievements were based on his childhood drive to play for the New York Yankees from the time he was 7 years old. Trying to sign up for little league on his own, being too young, his career started with him as batboy to help subside his disappointment. As a three sport letter winner at Kingston High School, it moved to the next level, when on graduation night in 1962, he signed his first contract with the New York Yankees and was off to the rookie league in Florida the next day. Winning the JP Dawson Award in the spring of 1968 for the outstanding rookie, he started at third base on opening day of that year. Mike's career in baseball included time with the Milwaukee Brewers, and probably the best team he was a part of, the Rochester Red Wings in the Baltimore organization in 1971. Moving back to the Yankees in the middle 70's developed into an outstanding managerial progression at each minor league level and the coaching positions, again with the major league Yankees. A shot at managing with the Cleveland Indians, and coaching with the Kansas City Royals, and subsequently filling in to manage the team in the latter part of 1986; is merely a broad stroke to capture his incredible life. The stories that are left behind are great memories for his family and will be shared as often as possible. Mike was predeceased by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary K (Schadeberg) Ferraro and his older brother Ronald P Ferraro. He is survived by his children Michele G Ferraro of Kingston NY, and Michael D Ferraro and his wife Lori (McCabe) Ferraro residing in Cheshire CT, and two incredible grandchildren Charley, and Cole. He is also survived by his brother Peter K Ferraro of Kingston NY. Cousins, nieces and nephews also survive to help keep his memory alive. A memorial service will be held at Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church on August 9th at 11am. Cremation arrangements are under the guidance of Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2127 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89102. Any gifts in his remembrance should be made to the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation at https://arizzofoundation.org When making a donation, please use the email:mdfdonation@aol.com

Michael D Ferraro

August 18, 1944 - July 20, 2024