Patrick Dominick Ferrara Sr. – of Manalapan, formerly of Bayonne, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Tuesday July 16 ^th 2019, he was 89.  Born in Bayonne, Patrick was an army veteran and former Longshoreman for many years before retiring.  He was the devoted husband to the late Dolores (nee: Arcediano) and the loving father to Patrick Ferrara Jr., Jeannine Mohan and husband Randy and to Debbie Antczak and husband Mark.  Patrick was also the beloved grandfather to Cory, Madison & Mason.   He was pre-deceased by his siblings Anthony, Angelo, Mark & Mary and surviving Patrick are his siblings Joseph, Madeline Iazzetta and Anne Ferrara, his nieces Rosemarie, Lynne & Linde and his nephew Vincent as well as many dear friends.  Visitation with a prayer service will be held on Friday July 19 ^th from 10 – 11 AM at Migliaccio Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 851 Kennedy Blvd. (at 33 ^rd St.) in Bayonne.  Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.  In lieu of any flowers please donate in Patrick's memory to The American Legion Post 19 with envelopes provided at the funeral home.