Paskie Ferrazzi
September 22, 1914 — January 21, 2017
Paskie James Ferrazzi, passed away at the age of 102, on January 21, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Duluth, MN on September 22, 1914 to John and Dora Ferrazzi. He was a diesel instructor in the Navy during World War II. He lived and worked in Duluth for many years, starting the Frostop Drive-in and Rice Lake small engine repair, before moving to Arizona. He was always interested in restoring old cars.
Paskie was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, sons Paskie and Nicholas, daughter Suzanne Edberg, step-daughter Mary Jorgensen and one great-granddaughter Ashley Edberg.
Paskie is survived by sons David (Jessica), Thomas (Carolyn), Michael (Christine), daughter Maryanne Ferrazzi, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday June 24, 2017 from 10AM until the 11AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 151 West Linden St., Duluth, MN 55811. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Military Honors will be Accorded by the Duluth Honor Guard. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home. 600 E. 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805. 218-727-3555.