Joseph P. "Joe" "Yuss" "Pies" Ferry, Jr., of Perkasie, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home.  He was 69.

He was the loving husband of Nancy I. (Perkosky) Ferry.   The couple had celebrated their 46th Wedding Anniversary on February 10, 2024.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph P. Sr. and Mary (Fitzgerald) Ferry.  A 1972 graduate of West Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA, he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Eastern University (formerly Eastern Baptist College), Radnor, PA in 1977.

Joe began his writing and public relations career with the Quakertown Free Press , Quakertown, PA, where he worked for ten years.  For the next 15 years, he was employed by the Allentown Morning Cal l at its Quakertown office as a reporter until being promoted to Editor, covering news in the Bucks and Montgomery County areas.  During the early 2000's he worked in public relations for the Environmental Protection Agency, before working in the same capacity for over ten years for the Pennridge School District, Perkasie. Then, Joe became self-employed operating Shadywood Communications for 15 years.  He, along with his son Michael, also owned and operated Chroma Creative Group specializing in web development for several years.

Joe was a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hilltown, PA.  He was proud to have founded the Pennridge Education Foundation which provided scholarships and supported children's needs, and he tirelessly volunteered with the Perkasie Olde Towne organization for many years.

A sports enthusiast, Joe played baseball from his "Little League" days through his college years.  Having played in the "Perky League", he was invited to a tryout with the Pittsburgh Pirates though it was not to be.  His passion for baseball extended to years volunteering as a baseball coach for the Pennridge Little League, Perkasie, for which he was instrumental in creating the "Pennridge Big League".  A dedicated Philadelphia Phillies fan, he was particularly fond of his dog, Moose.

Joe loved music, often listening to his favorite bands:  Pink Floyd, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Band, the Eagles and Bruce Springsteen.  Most, of all, Joe will be remembered for his caring and generous spirit and for his love for his family especially his grandchildren.

Surviving with his wife are three children, Christopher P. Ferry and his wife Jenny L., of Perkasie, Michael J. Ferry, of Warrington, PA, and Noel A. Penn and her husband William K. II, of Perkasie; four grandchildren, LCpl David J. Ferry, USMC, Sarah L. Ferry, and Anna R. and William K. Penn, III; and a sister, Mary Anne Feiglstock and her husband Gary, of West Chester, PA.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 100 Broad Street, Hilltown, PA, where family and friends may call from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Hilltown.  In following Joe's wishes, the family requests that those attending services wear informal Philadelphia Phillies or baseball-related attire.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pennridge Little League, 200 W. Walnut Street, P. O. Box 8, Perkasie, PA  18944, OR to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P. O. Box 781351, Philadelphia, PA  19178-1351 or https://give2.chop.edu

Arrangements are by the Suess-Gahman Funeral Home & Crematory, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA.

Joe's Funeral Mass Livestream broadcast may be viewed here beginning at 10:55 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024:

https://boxcast.tv/view/ferry-funeral-mass-xkvr6jzjfrbtsk5k3dqt