 
Senate Resolution No. 818
 
BY: Senator BASKIN
 
        CELEBRATING the life of John A. Feroleto
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  intent  of this Legislative Body to honor and
extol those individuals who dedicated their lives to the  betterment  of
their  communities  and  represented  the  interests  of the communities
through years of public service; and
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sadness  and  reverence   that   this
Legislative  Body  honors  the life of John A. Feroleto after his tragic
and unexpected passing on Sunday, April 6th, 2025; and
 
  WHEREAS, John A. Feroleto was born on August 4, 1953,  to  John  and
Antoinette  "Toni"  Feroleto  and  grew  up  on  Buffalo's West Side; he
attended Buffalo Public School No. 1 and  continued  on  to  become  the
first  member  of  his  family  to graduate from college, as well as the
first to earn a law degree from the University at Buffalo School of Law;
and
 
  WHEREAS, While attending law school, John A. Feroleto met  the  love
of  his  life,  Paula,  and  they both graduated in 1982; together, they
raised three children, John, Joel, and Kate, providing them with a  life
filled with love, guidance, and support; and
 
  WHEREAS,  In  1993,  John  A.  Feroleto  started  his  own law firm,
Feroleto Law; a highly respected law firm  that  has  been  representing
victims  of  accidents  and  injuries for the past 30 years, he was very
proud of the fact that, at one time, he and all three  of  his  children
worked at Feroleto Law; and
 
  WHEREAS,  John  A.  Feroleto  had  a distinguished career as a trial
lawyer, known as a steadfast advocate for the rights of individuals; his
unwavering commitment to justice and exceptional skill in the  courtroom
earned  him  numerous  accolades, including the prestigious NYSTLA Trial
Lawyer of the Year Award; treating his clients like family, he developed
lifelong relationships through his practice; and
 
  WHEREAS, John A. Feroleto's contributions  to  the  legal  community
were  many,  and he was an active member of the American Association for
Justice and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association;  he  played  a
pivotal role in founding the New York Trial Lawyers Western Region where
he proudly served as its second President; and
 
  WHEREAS,  John  A. Feroleto's passion for the law and his dedication
to improving the legal profession left an incredible mark on  those  who
worked  alongside  him  and  the  many  young  lawyers  he  had mentored
throughout his career; and
 
  WHEREAS, Outside of the courtroom, John  A.  Feroleto  was  an  avid
runner,  having  completed numerous marathons, including the prestigious
Boston Marathon; he cherished  the  camaraderie  of  the  local  running
community  and  was  a  regular at Tuesday Track Nights with Checkers AC
where his enthusiasm and spirit inspired everyone around him; and
 
  WHEREAS, John A.  Feroleto  was  also  an  impressive  gardener  who
nurtured  an  expansive  vegetable garden and crafted homemade wine each
year, sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends; and
 
  WHEREAS,  John  A.  Feroleto's  love  for  nature  extended  to  his
cherished home in Thunder Bay, Canada, where he  and  his  wife,  Paula,
spent  countless  joyous summers, especially in recent years, with their
grandchildren; and
 
  WHEREAS, Among all of his passions and interests, John A. Feroleto's
greatest love was his family; a devoted husband of 45 years to Paula and
a proud father of three, his grandchildren were the light of  his  life,
and  he  reveled  in  spending  time  with them; John and Paula Feroleto
opened their home to many nieces, nephews, and most recently, Khin  Khin
Htike; and
 
  WHEREAS, John A. Feroleto's legacy is one of compassion, excellence,
and  dedication to both his family and his profession; he will be deeply
missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him; and
 
  WHEREAS, John A. Feroleto is survived  by  his  wife,  Paula;  their
children,  John,  Joel,  and  Kate;  his  grandchildren;  and  a host of
extended  family,  friends,  and  colleagues  who  were   fortunate   to
experience his warmth, humor, and generosity; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That on this day, this Legislative Body proudly recognize
and celebrate the life of John A. Feroleto and honor his memory; and  be
it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative Body hold John A. Feroleto in the
highest esteem; Western New York was better for having him and will have
a hole to fill with his passing; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of John A. Feroleto.
Celebrating the life of John A. Feroleto

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