Pittsford: October 4, 2016. John M. Ferguson was born the only child to Melvin and Margaret Ferguson on May 24th, 1937 in Worcester, NY. In 1955, after a childhood full of fishing, sports, and growing up with brother-like cousins, John graduated as valedictorian of Worcester High School and went on to attend Union College where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. At the University of Rochester, John earned his master’s in business administration in 1968. He put his education to use in his career as an engineer for the Kodak Corporation.
John loved all sports, particularly baseball and particularly the Dodgers—following them from Brooklyn to LA with fervent fandom. John was also a season ticket holder for the Rochester Red Wings and attended every game possible at Silver Stadium and Frontier alike. In addition to baseball, John enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, reading about history, the company of his family, laughing at a good joke, a well-prepared meal, and a fine drink. And at the end of each day, John Ferguson was a man who did the right thing—no matter what the situation. Undoubtedly, John is resting in peace knowing the Dodgers are in the playoffs.
John is survived by his four children and their spouses: Anne Wilder (Sean Hanlon), Andrew (Ingrid) Ferguson, Russell Ferguson (Sarah Nazarian), Molly (Chris) Ludwig, and his grandchildren: Max, Sam, and Hope Wilder, Maia and Sophie Ferguson, Brodie and Hank Ferguson, Jordan and Quinn O’Connor, and Madeline and Camille Ludwig—all of whom will miss him very much.
Special thanks to Frank and Roberto at Frontier Field for years of baseball and friendship.
Calling hours will be Sunday 2-4PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd. (Egypt Location) where a private service will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Penfield Little League or Rochester Community Baseball.