In Loving Memory Of
Larry A. Ferrell
1946 - 2007
October 15,
2007
To; The family of Larry you have my condolences,he's dancing on the clouds now.GOD bless you and keep you.
Ric Douglas (New Haven, CT)
October 15,
2007
To the family of Larry "Dr. Dance" Ferrell, be encouraged that he gave so much of his life to us, his students, friends, associates, fellow artists, that he will live on in many hearts. He taught us so much about life and living that he will never truly be gone. God bless and keep you.
Gibbidee yon, yon, yon, gibbidee yon, yon...
Aleta E. McClam Staton (New Haven, CT)
October 15,
2007
May God grant you His peace during this time of bereavement.
Love Always
Teena, Jason and Jashonne Bordeaux (New Haven, CT)
October 15,
2007
LARYY STARTED A EXERCISE ADULT GROUP @ ST.MARTIN'S.HIS VISION FOR US WAS AN ADULT DANCE GROUP. WE BECAME THE "BRONZE BOA BELLES" AND WE WERE CUTE .I WANT TO THANK LARRY FOR BELIEVING IN US ,FOR HELPING US TO WALK WITH A STRUT OF CONFIDENCE AND FOR MAKING US "DANCERS".
MR.BOJANGLES YOU WILL BE MISSED. MIMI
MIMI (MARY) WEIR (New Haven, CT)
October 15,
2007
TO THE FERRELL FAMILY:
WE HAVE KNOWN LARRY AND LOVED HIM AS A BROTHER SINCE WE WERE CHILDREN AND I AM SAD WITHIN MY HEART TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. HE WAS A WONDERFUL AND LOVING PERSON . GROWING UP LARRY SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH MY FAMILY. WE ALL WENT TO DANCE SCHOOL TOGETHER. WE WOULD ALWAYS PUT ON LITTLE SHOWS FOR MY MOTHER AND HER FRIENDS AND WE WOULD HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME. LARRY WAS A VERY TALENT PERSON AND I ALWAYS LOVED TO WATCH HIM DANCE. HE WAS WONDERFUL. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
THE MITCHELL FAMILY
TONI MITCHELLAND FAMILY (New Haven, CT)
October 15,
2007
Desiree Taylor (New Haven, CT)
October 15,
2007
As David did, I pray that you danced before the Lord.
Tanya .R. Moore (Hamden, CT)
October 15,
2007
Mr. Ferrell,
You will be missed!
Nakia Dawson (Hamden, CT)
October 15,
2007
I am so saddened to hear of Larry's "crossing over". He will be missed. I truly appreciated him instilling in me a true love of Dance. He took the "Bronze Boa Belle's" to a level we did not imagine when we joined his "adult dance exercise" class. He truly brought out the "Diva" in all of us. I know he is dancing and giving instruction in Heaven !!!
Peace,
Katurah
Katurah Bryant (New Haven, CT)
October 15,
2007
Mr. Bojanles you are finally at peace but I know you are having a high time in Heaven with all your friends, loved ones and all those stars you worked with throughout your short life. You will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Stephanie Greene (New Haven, CT)
October 15,
2007
To the family of Larry Ferrell.It saddens me to hear about the passing of such a talented man.I had the pleasure of working with Larry when he did choreography for a play that i was a member of the cast.He was an excellent teacher,who would except only the best.I'm glad i had the chance to have known such a beautiful person.God bless your family in this,your time of sorrow.
Yvonne Dawson (Hamden, CT)
October 16,
2007
To the family - May God Bless and keep you. I will always
hold a special place in my
heart for my loving teacher.
Sheila Morrison-Cotto
Sheila Morrison Cotto (New Haven, CT)
October 17,
2007
To the Family- I was also a student of Larry's way back in the late 60's at Bowen Peter's Sudio on Orchard St.
Even then, those of us in the adult class knew he was an extraordinary individual.
He instilled in us a love of dance that persists to this day. Please know that his spirit lives on in the hearts of all of us.
Carol Jackson (New Haven, CT)
October 17,
2007
Renita Priestley (Woodbridge, VA)
October 18,
2007
I know that God gave you as a gift, a temporary loan and now he has returned you to your rightful home. Nevertheless, my heart is saddened; I will miss my friend as will many others. Fortunately, I will always remember your smile and that fervent scream "Lucretia!"
I'm so thankful that my son Brooklyn got to meet you and learn where a great deal of my inspirational spirit and drive evolved from. Both you and Ms. Peters were so instrumental in my life and as you discovered your investments were not wasted -"Another Star" was born!
I am thankful that you were given as a gift and that I had the opportunity to be exposed. Your energy is and will always remain kinetic. The vibrancy of your spirit defies death. You will continue to move from person to person and place to place, as all who were fortunate enough to know you were immediately engulfed and mesmerized by your infinite talent. Hence, many lives will be forever effected! With prayer and deepest sympathy.
Lucretia Moye Mack & Family
Elgin, SC
Lucretia Moye Mack (Elgin, SC 29045, CT)
October 20,
2007
sorry about the death of your love one it sad to loose someone you love in death
was this God purpose for mankind to live such a short time when even a turtle can live for some 200yr was this God purpose for man to die please read Genessi1:28
it was not God purpose for man to die that's why he sent his son ti die so we could have everlasting life John 3:16
but where Psalm 37:29
Annie Archer (New Haven, CT)
October 20,
2007
I had the pleasure of being in Larry's family of dance back in the late 70's at both the Dixwell Q House and Yale Drama Annex. Boy did we jam! I still remember all of the steps! Larry was truly a gentleman and a scholar and his works will always be in our hearts. I wish to offer Larry's family our condolences in your time of bereavement.
Felicia Wilson-Emery & Family (New Haven, CT)
October 23,
2007
Larry was my brother! and the only person I've met in my travels that i can truley call my mentor. I was preveleged enough to work with Larry at Betsy Ross, Dixwell Children's Arts Center, National Council of Negro Women, Black Nativity, Yale Afro American Cutural Center and numerous dance performances through out the New Haven area. It is with love and respect that I now pay the honor of knowing my brother Larry who once said "I want to die with My Dance shoes on". We Love You Larry!
Stanley Marcellus Reynolds (MD)
October 23,
2007
My condolences to the Ferrell Family. I'll never forget the "Best, most creative, full of surprises dance instructor", you were the best Larry. Look out Heaven class is in session...
We will all remember "Songs to the Key of life"
God bless and peace always...
Tanya Z. Jones (Peters) (NJ)
October
25, 2007
To the family of
Larry Ferrell. I wish to convey nmy sincere condolences.
Patricia Harris.
Patricia Harris (Hamden, CT)
October
25, 2007
Dear Larry,
You were a force to be reckoned with. Your memory will dance in my heart forever!
Dione Zackery (New Haven, CT)
October 31, 2007
To my dance heart and love Larry. Thank you, for your love of dance and life and your gift of sharing it with New Haven. There will never be another one like you. I know Jesus and the angels are enjoying your talents now! God bless you Larry...
Avis Hatcher-Puzzo (Waterbury, CT)
November
6, 2007
A memorial service
will be held on Saturday, November 10 at 1:00 PM at the Cofield Center at
Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel Street in New Haven. Please
call 507-8875 for more information.
Friends of Larry Ferrell
(New Haven, CT)
November
6, 2007
WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER
NEW HAVEN ICON...HEAVEN GAINS A BEAUTIFUL SPIRITED DANCER...GOD BLESS
A DANCER (New Haven,
CT)
November
7, 2007
LARRY WAS MY DANCE
TEACHER AS A CHILD AT CONTE ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL. I STILL REMEMBER JUST ABOUT
ALL OF THE DANCE ROUTINES HE CAME UP WITH. HE WAS SO CREATIVE AND HE WILL
BE DEARLY MISSED. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.
STYLENE
STYLENE APONTE-FORBES
(New Haven, CT)
November
7, 2007
My condolences
to the family of Larry ferrell,the greatest dance teacher i ever had. Larry
you are responsible for me even learning about Bowen Peters,the greatest dance
school ever in new haven. You were an inspiration to everyone you ever met.We
will never forget "Touch me in the morning","Another Star","Shaft",
and of course the way you danced in lena part 2. Memories of your gift will
forever be in my mind and heart. Thank you for everything you instilled in
me. I know the heavens are leaping across the street of gold.
Arnold johnson
(New Haven, CT)
November
7, 2007
Larry became my
friend later in his life, when his dancing was a memory he often shared with
me. When I left the Church Street South building where he had his treatments,
I missed seeing him. Inevitably, whenever I returned for a visit, Larry was
always there! I will miss his smile and the way he looked at life. My condolences
to his family and to his friends. My mother always wanted to learn to tap
dance. Perhaps he is teaching her in heaven -- I hope so.
Blessings,
Sharon
Sharon Sullivan (Hamden, CT)
November
8, 2007
When I saw Larry in 'Hello
Dolly' with Pearl Bailey, I was so proud of him. He was destined to be a success.
My prayers go out to the family.
Helen Morgan Williams (Anchorage, AK)
November
8, 2007
When we were 12 and 13 years old we took dance lesson
at then Winchester school. I remember those days. Many years later Larry you
started an adult group called the bronze boe bells.it consist of all women
ages 40 and up. What a time to remember. Thank you Larry, We will truly miss
you. Now is the ultimate dance recital for God.
Love you
Ramona Bryant
Ramona Bryant (New Haven, CT)
November
8, 2007
Larry was my first
dance teacher ever. I was in nursery school and we performed at our little
graduation. I then came to meet him again at Conte Arts Magnet School, now
Betsy Ross. He taught me Kinda Blue and many others. The road didn't stop
there. I then came across Larry again at Dee Dee's Dance Center. He always
demanded your best. He will be missed.
Nikki Claxton (New Haven, CT)
November
9, 2007
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. Cousin Larry was loved by so many for the joy that he brought into their lives. We have nothing but good memories of him and they will remain with us for a long, long time. He is with his heavenly Father and we are grateful for that.
Al & Helen (Gomes) Jenkins (Camarillo, CA)
November
10, 2007
My heartfelt condolences to Larry's family. He left his memory with everyone that he came in contact with.
He was a great dancer, choreographer and teacher among other things but He was even greater to have as a "Friend". I will truly miss this "Gentle Giant"
Marian Hoy (New Haven, CT)
November
13, 2007
WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW
GOD BLESS
THE HAMMIE FAMILY
GLORIA WATSON HAMMIE (West Haven, CT)
November
16, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORRY. I REMEMBER LRRY WHEN HE PUT ON HELLO DLLY AT BAWLIN SCHOOL, IT WAS SOMETHING LIKE ON BROAD WAY HE INVOLED ALL THE CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL HE MADE THE PARENTS SHOUT WITH JOY WHAT ANIGHT THAT WAS. I KNOW HE IS DOING THE SOFT SHOE ONCLOUD9 NOW. GOD BLESSYOUNOW THE BOYDS TROY JOHN DARRYLE AND FAMILY
THE BOYDS (New Haven, CT)
November
28, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF LARRY FERRELL
I WAS SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT HE DEATH. HE WAS A WONDERFULL MAN. HE TOUGHT MY DAUGHTER WHE SHE WAS A LITTLE GIRL AND HE HAD FAITH IN HERE THAT SHE WOULD DO WELL. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW DANCING ALL OVER HEAVEN
PAULETTE FENNER (MD)
December 1, 2007
Larry Ferrell a joy to work with over the years when we danced to poetry and brought the arts to the greater new haven community.
A great loss for all of us.
Louisa Calio, former Executive Director of City Spirit Artists, Inc. New Haven, Ct.
Louisa Calio (New Haven, CT)
December 11, 2007
We were saddened to hear of Larry's recent death. He was such a joy and delight, and ooooh so talented. Our prayers go out to his family.
Roberts' Family (Columbia, SC)
December 20, 2007
Larry was truly an inspriation to so many. He was an excellent dancer as well as a beauty person to know. He always had a smile ready to give you.
May he be at peace with the Lord always.
Arlene Gifford-Forbes (Hamden, CT)