Ronald Ferraro

Ronald G. Ferraro of Bensalem passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 76 years old. Born in Phila, Ron was a longtime resident of Bensalem. Ron was a successful jockey and the Nation’s Leading Rider in 1962. He then went into business and on to become a racing official at Garden State Park, Keystone Racetrack and PARX Racing. Ron loved to collect Victrola records and listen to the Opera after a day on the track. He was an avid Eagles fan, enjoyed golf, poker, cryptogram puzzles and most of all, he adored his granddaughter. He will be sadly missed by his Daughter: Angelique, Son: Damien Ferraro (Dana), their mother Cindy (Ferraro), his brother: Alfred P. Ferraro, Jr. (Kerry) and his Granddaughter: Charlotte Rose Ferraro. Ron was preceded in death by his brother, Richard N. Ferraro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation, Friday from 1 to 2 PM at the Tomlinson Funeral Home, P.C., 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020, followed by his service at 2 PM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to either the National Kidney Foundation, 1500 Walnut St #301, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or the Jockeys' Guild, Inc., 448 Lewis Hargett Circle Suite 220, Lexington, KY 40503. www.tomlinsonfh.com