Ms. Christine Ferrari, 70, of Palm City, FL, formerly of Red Hook, NY, passed away on
Sunday, August 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her three
sons, who made up the entirety of her world, Patrick, Kevin and Michael.

Christine devoted her life to her children, filling her home with warmth and laughter. Her
cunning wit and frank sincerity would quickly put a person at ease. She readily gave
solace and accepted you for who you were, regardless of any flaws.

Born in Queens, NY on April 10 th , 1952, daughter of the late Carl "Rene" Heil and
Dorothy (Anspake) Heil, Christine grew up in Long Island, NY and graduated from
Mineola High School. She attended SUNY Duchess and Columbia Greene Community
College where she obtained an Associate's Degree in Psychology. She spent her
professional life in service others as both healer and teacher.

Throughout the late 60's and 70's Christine worked as an X-Ray Technician in Nuclear
Medicine at Nassau County Medical. After taking time to focus on raising her 3 boys,
she resumed work as a medical assistant. In the early 2000's she became a substitute
teacher at Hyde Park Central School District and later served as a team member at
Astor Home for Children in Rhinebeck, NY. She also volunteered as a Sunday School
teacher in Rhinebeck at Good Shepperd Parish.

In her later years, Christine focused mainly on her passions for cooking, gardening,
photography and reading. A person of great curiosity, she possessed a tremendous
amount of faith. That faith flowed into those around her, filling them with hope, optimism
and an ineffable feeling that everything would work out.
Aside from her beloved sons, Patrick Ferrari, Kevin Ferrari, and Michael Ferrari, she is
survived by one brother, Corrie Heil, her five grandchildren, Alyssa Ferrari, Adrianna
Ferrari, Addison Ferrari, Kevin Ferrari Jr., and Thomas Ferrari, as well as many nieces,
nephews, cousins and great family friends.

The showing will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Friday, August 19th at 9:00am
with services to follow at 11:00am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1454 SW Mapp
Rd., Palm City, FL 34990.

In lieu of flowers, please visit alz.org to donate in memory of Christine Ferrari.