Calud Ferraris

September 26, 1922 - February 7, 2010

Claud B. Ferraris, 87, of San Bernardino, California, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010, of natural causes. Claud was born in Caliente, Nevada on September 26, 1922, to Bernardo and Francesca Ferraris. Claud was a WW II veteran, and after serving his country honorably, attended the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy. Claud owned and operated the Professional Pharmacy on the corner of 10th and D Streets in San Bernardino for over 20 years, before subsequently taking a position with the County of San Bernardino as a pharmacist at the County Hospital from which he retired in 1986. Claud was an avid poker player, and loved to experience new things in life, especially by visiting family in Italy. Claud is survived by 6 children, Edward, Claud H., Alfred, Anita, Lydia L. and James Patrick. Claud also was able to experience the joy of being a grandfather and great grandfather many times over. Claud was predeceased by his loving wife Lydia, and his son Raymond. Services are scheduled for Friday, February 12, 2010 at Mark B. Shaw Mortuary in San Bernardino, at 10:30, graveside services held at Riverside National Cemetery at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Claud & Lydia Ferraris to either the San Bernardino Roman Catholic Diocese, or the USC Athletic Fund.