Marian Joan Ferrari

Marian Joan FerrariAugust 25, 1939 - October 25, 2014Resident of San JoseMarian was born to Bernard and Gertrude Schultz on August 25, 1939 in Park City, Utah. She was raised in Denver, Colorado and was a graduate of South High School. Marian received her bachelor's degree in science from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1961 she married the love of her life, David George Ferrari and moved to San Jose, California to begin their lives together and start a family. For over twenty-five years, Marian worked as a medical technologist at O'Connor Hospital. Marian is preceded in death by her husband David Ferrari and her sister Patricia Slack. She is survived by her son Douglas Ferrari and his wife Gail, her daughter Susan (Ferrari) Mikacich and her husband, Jim and her four grandchildren, Alexandria and Dominic Ferrari and Michael and Adam Mikacich. Marian is also survived by her sister-in-law, Christine Ercoli, brother-in-law, William Slack, her niece, nephews and many close friends. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as family was her core. She loved cooking for Sunday night family dinners as well as celebrations and holidays. Marian lived life to the fullest even though her health was not perfect. She had a passion for travel, cooking, volunteering, and socializing with family and friends. Marian was an avid tennis player, enjoyed golf and was a long time member of the San Jose Swim and Racquet Club as well as the San Jose Country Club. Marian volunteered many hours with the Junior League of San Jose. She also participated in many activities including a gourmet dinner group, book club, and played bridge and Mah Jong. For almost thirty years, Marian was dedicated to helping others and was active in supporting those in recovery. Marian will be missed for her loyalty, compassion, and generous spirit. A visitation will be held at Chapel of Flowers at 900 South 2nd St., San Jose, CA on Sunday, November 2 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 am on Monday, November 3 at St. Martin of Tours Church. Private burial will follow at the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Presentation High School, 2281 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.