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Ted Ferrari Obituary

Ted Ferrari of Monument, Colorado, died on January 28, 2006 in Denver, Colorado after a heroic battle with leukemia. He is survived by his beloved wife, Denise, and his 8-year-old daughter, Bailey, of Monument, Colorado. He is also survived by his mother, Mary, and his brother, John, both of Rochester, New York. Ted was pre-deceased by his father, Noah "Ace" Ferrari, and his brother, Gerald Ferrari. Ted was born in Rochester, New York on January 4, 1949. He attended Cardinal Mooney High School, and received a football scholarship to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He completed his education at the University of Connecticut. Ted was the owner of Ferrari Films, Inc., and was an award-winning film and video director. Ted came to Colorado to visit friends in 1975, and decided to make Colorado his home. He met Denise in 1982 and they became friends and, later, business partners. Their friendship became a life partnership in 1986, and they were married in 1993. Bailey was born on May 1, 1997, the happiest day of Ted's life. He was an amazing father, husband and friend, and will be deeply missed by many. A Funeral Mass will be said for Ted at St. Peter Catholic Church in Monument, CO at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2006. Memorial donations can be made to the Bailey Marie Ferrari College Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank, or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rocky Mountain Chapter. Arrangements by Ellis Family Services, Littleton, CO.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 1, 2006.

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Robert Joseph

March 18, 2026

Worked with him on a couple of shoots. He won´t be missed.

mark gehrig

February 21, 2006

Denise and Bailey,

Sherry and I have been touched by Teds amazing ability to be able to see what people truely are all about,He had a way of seeing you to the core. He only saw the best in people and was one of those people who would push you to be the best you could be. He gave us a very unique way of looking at the world and all its wonders. Everyone who walked into his life was instantly befriended. That is a very rare trait. He has left a huge hole in this world, but his spirit will live forever in our hearts. God truely takes only the best, and he got a real gem.

We miss him terribly, and the pain will take a long time to go away.

Sherry and I have truely been blessed to have had Ted touch our lives.

He watches over us now, making sure we do our best.

May God and Ted watch over you and Bailey and help you through this most difficult time.

In our thoughts constantly.

Mark and Sherry

You fought the fight Ted.

Miss you bro.

Peace.

Brennen Dicker

February 5, 2006

Ted, you were a wonderful mentor, and more importantly a friend who taught me alot about life.. You will be missed..

Love,

Brennen

craig brown

February 4, 2006

I remember well the first time I met Ted, we sat for two hours discussing the merits of education and teaching children. He has been inspiration in my teaching every since,

another person he touched in his oh so masterful way. A good man. Peace

michael wieben

February 3, 2006

Denise,

Mark called me in Iowa to tell me of Ted's passing. I hope you may find some comfort in knowing your friends are thinking of you. I still remember rolling in laughter while Ted 'translated' Korean on the set of "3 Ninjas"

Jim Vogel

February 3, 2006

Denise, I have been thinking about all the good times we have had over the years. I am going to miss Ted's smile, laugh, and intensity. The way he would look you in the eyes when he asked how you were, and hearing "Stoly on the rocks, two olives" Love you, Jim

Mike & Janet Johnson

February 2, 2006

Dear Denise,

It was fun to be with you and Ted during some very happy times but we were absolutely inspired by his courage and strength down the stretch. Heaven just received another gem.

Pam Palmer

February 2, 2006

Denise, my sincerest sympathy to you and Bailey...I pray the Lord will give you strength to bear this painful time and heal your broken heart. Your friend, Pam Palmer (King Pin Bowl 03-04)

Donna Romero

February 2, 2006

I saw such happiness generating from Ted's eyes as he attended mass at St. Peter's Church with Denise and Bailey... It will always be a wonderful memory to me of a truly happy family.

God be with you and Bailey, Denise, giving you strength and the future happiness Ted would want for you. Most Sincerely, Donna.

Roger Schroeder

February 2, 2006

Ted is a fantastic friend, father, and husband. He had a gift for not only filmmaking, but also for projecting love and friendship. He was also stubborn; he wanted to stay here with you Denise and Bailey more than anything else on earth. He fought a valiant fight for you.



It was very evident to see the great amount of love he has for his family and friends as he endeavored to stay here with them. If he did not have all that love from you, and for you, he would of surrendered to his life's change much earlier. He showed through his ability to handle the great amount of pain that he had, the enormous amount of love he had for his family and friends. If he did not have this love he would of decided to move on into the spiritual world long ago.



He has moved on to a better place now. No cancer cells can touch him, no more painful medical treatments can make him ill, as he works to show his love for his family. He has graduated to the next level of life and been called back home. The home we all must go back to after our short lives here on earth. His fight is done, he has won it, his pain is gone, and the cancer no longer exists. His love lives on where he put it, within us.



The change has come. It is time for us to move on and remember the love he gave us, and move past Ted’s struggle with love and life, and onto living our lives with the gift Ted gave us, his life.



He will live forever in our hearts; if we ever need him he will be there.

Mike Wemple

February 2, 2006

Ted, I will miss you my friend.

Caryn Kocel

February 1, 2006

Denise,

It was an honor to work with both of you. Those were truly the "glory days". Please know what a powerful impact Ted had on so many lives...especially mine. You and Bailey go forward and be proud that you were fortunate enough to have such a wonderful man bless your lives.

Amy Stephens

February 1, 2006

Denise,

Ted's work touched many people - especially youth all over the world. It was an honor to work with him and my prayers are with you and Bailey.

Sincerely,

Amy Stephens

Julie Wilson

February 1, 2006

Dear Denise,

I am so sad for your loss. I so enjoyed you and Ted for the times that we worked together. So professional, but showing your hearts for your mission. The creativeness of the two of you was incredible! My constant prayers are with you and your precious daughter, Bailey. May God's love carry you at this time.

Roz Brown

February 1, 2006

Denise,



I heard my brother-in-law, Doug Grimm, talk often and fondly of Ted. I'm sorry for your loss.



Roz Brown

Kent Murphy

February 1, 2006

The world is a little less bright without Ted among us. If the measure of a man is how much he will be missed, Ted is certainly among the greats. His talents as a film maker were many and his humor as a friend was legendary. Our hearts go out to Denise and Bailey.

Andy & Regina Hutchison

February 1, 2006

Denise,

We are so sad for your loss. Ted was such a wonderful man-funny, creative and he loved you and Bailey so. The world will be a sorrier place without him. And to dear Bailey, your Daddy loved you so much. When you were born, your Mom and Dad carried you everywhere with them. You were Ted's pride and joy for sure. You all will be in our thoughts.

Rodney

February 1, 2006

Hey Ted see you in the movies.

Rod from (RMCC Col Spr)

Debbie Murphy

February 1, 2006

Dear "Sister" Denise, I want you to know that I hold you deep in my heart & pray that you will find comfort in the knowing that so many people love you & Bailey. Let me know if I can do anything for you. Ted will be missed @ our parties physically but I know he'll be there in spirit with us.

I love you, Debbie Murphy

Cindy Murphy

February 1, 2006

The world has a lot less sparkle now that Ted isn't here with us. I will miss Ted's warmth, humor and heart. Not only was he a creative genius at video production, he was a great human being. May the Lord comfort and tenderly care for Ted's treasures - Denise and Bailey. I love you both!

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