Joan (Wipper) Ferraro

Joan Ferraro, known to all who loved her as Nanny Joan, passed peacefully at home on March 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and quiet generosity. Born on January 4, 1939, in Queens, New York, to Joseph and Louise Wipper, she touched the lives of all who knew her.

A devoted homemaker, mother, and friend with a deeply artistic spirit, Joan found joy in her garden and in bringing beauty to everyday life. She cherished her time in Florida with loved ones and, above all, treasured the people around her - always ready to help, always giving freely of herself.

She was predeceased by her husband, Dominick Ferraro; her parents, Joseph and Louise Wipper; and her sister, Norma Ponko. She is lovingly survived by her daughters, Christine Yates and Julie Setera (Paul); her granddaughter, Courtney Thomas (Jeff); her step-grandson, Paul C. Setera; and her great-granddaughter, Mia Thomas.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all of Joan's devoted caregivers and to the compassionate team at Hudson Valley Hospice, whose kindness and care
brought comfort and peace in her final days.

She will be missed beyond measure.

A Funeral Service will be held 7:30 pm, Wednesday, March 9, 2026, at Buono Funeral Service, Inc, Main Street, Saugerties. Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday at Buono Funeral Service. Please offer your condolences for Joan and her family online at www.BuonoFuneralService.com .