A similar online campaign has netted about $105,000 for the family of of Jim Lovell, the 58-year-old Cold Spring resident who also died in the accident. Lovell's wake was Thursday (Dec. 5), as were funeral services for Ferrari.
Several donors left comments with their contributions.
"Although I did not get to meet him, I know that this man, James M. Ferrari came from a wonderful family. My heart goes out to them all."
"We're going to miss you Uncle Jimmy, and we'll be there for Aunt Francie and Rebecca with whatever they need in the coming weeks."
"We wish the Ferrari family strength through this difficult time and express our deepest sympathies."
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Montrose resident and musician Joe Duraes is a family friend of the Ferraris. He is hosting a fundraiser at his Dec. 13 show at the Peekskill Coffee House. All CD and merchandise sales will go to the family. The event begins at 7 p.m.
Donna Smith, 54, of Newburgh, and Kisook Ahn, 35, of Queens, also died in the crash.
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Editor's note: This post was originally published Dec. 5.
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