Emma DePalma was born July 5th, 1926, in Bronx, NY. Emma passed away on Sunday January 14th, 2024, at age 97. In her final years Emma was a resident at Gurwin Nursing Home in Commack, NY.
Emma’s greatest joy was being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Emma was very generous and was always there to lend a helping hand or support to anyone who needed it.
Emma is predeceased by 3 of her sons, Thomas Ferencsik, James Ferencsik and Kenneth Ferencsik, as well as her daughter-in-law Alita Ferencsik (Joseph’s wife) and Jo Joe Ferencsik her great grandson.
She leaves behind her sons Joseph Ferencsik, Chris Ferencsik, his wife Linda, Anthony Ferencsik, and daughter-in law Pamela Ferencsik (Kenneth’s wife). In addition, she leaves behind, grandchildren, Joseph Ferencsik, Alisabeth Adams, Erik Ferencsik, Heather Ferencsik, Kimberely Dawn Morse, Andrew Ferencsik, Nicole Ferencsik, Amanda Lopez-Aliaga, Kendrick Ferencsik, as well as 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Emma loved children and was a supporter of Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Jude’s Childrens Hospital in her name. For your convenience, there is a link at the bottom of the page to make donations.