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Eleanor Ferro (nee McGinley), 89

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She was the beloved wife of the late Frank W. and loving mother of Patricia Fields of Merchantville and Karen Whitmore of Pennsauken. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren Morrie Fields, Ryan Fields, Amanda Aaron, and Brian, Ashleigh, and Kayleigh Whitmore; one great granddaughter Maura Aaron; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also the sister of John McGinley and the late Rev. Msgr. Lawrence D. McGinley Thursday, November 16th, and the following is the funeral information. Alloway Funeral home viewing Friday, November 23rd from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Mass as St. Peter Church Saturday, November 24th 10:00 a.m.


Eleanor was a registered nurse for over 50 years and was a founding member and former captain of the Merchantville Emergency Medical Squad. She also served as Director of Welfare for the Borough of Merchantville for several years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Saturday morning at 9:00 AM in the ALLOWAY FUNERAL HOME, 315 E. Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM St. Peter Church Merchantville. Interment Calvary Cemetery. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Camden Catholic High School, 300 Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 or Go 4 the Goal Foundation, 300 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ 08109.