FERRARA JR., GERALD F., of Dorchester, January 8th. Loving father of Ava Rose. Beloved son of the late Maureen (O’Shea) Lafferty & Gerald Ferrara Sr. Brother of Shannon Conley & her husband Kenny, Thomas Ferrara & his wife Julie. Uncle of Steven Ashby, Natalie Conley & Devin Ferrara. Also lovingly survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family & a great amount of friends. In lieu of flowers donation can be made in memory of Gerry Ferrara to the Gavin Foundation, 675 E. 4th Street, South Boston, MA 02127 or www.GavinFoundation.org/donate. Visiting hours will be held at the Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON on Monday from 4 to 8 PM. Interment services are private.