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21, 1938 - Aug. 8, 2010SOUTH BEND - Philip H. Ferro, 72, of Orlando, FL, formerly of South Bend, IN, passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2010, in his home. Phil was born on January 21, 1938, in Elkhart, IN, to Ernest and Florence (Kretschmer) Ferro. He had been employed as an assistant vice president for Hook's Drugs. He was also employed as a pharmacist at various drug stores. On September 1, 1962, in South Bend, IN, he married Sandra Douglas, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, Lisa Heck of Martinsville, IN, Kristine Manes of Indianapolis, IN, Phil Ferro of Orlando, FL, Mark Ferro of Gaithersburg, MD; and his grandchildren, Daniel Cervantes, Stephen Heck, Danielle Heck, Katie Heck, Nickolas Manes, Nathan Manes and Sophia Ferro; and great-grandson, Craigery Stout. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Bernard Ferro, Barbara Marriott, Dr. Gregory Ferro, Rosie Cingel and Theresa Ferro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Florence Ferro, and by a brother, Paul Ferro. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2010, in St. Stanislaus Church. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. Philip was a member of Holy Redeemer parish in Kissimmee, FL. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in South Bend, IN, and Purdue University in Lafayette, IN. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity at Purdue University. He was an Army captain in the Chemical Corps. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, watching Notre Dame football games, and traveling to Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , Cornerstone Hospice of Florida, or to a charity of your choice. To send online condolences, please visit kaniewski.com.