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Ferris was honored at a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Carmel.
Joining in the ceremony were his wife, Doreen, and daughters Alisa and Danielle. Daughter Melanie and son Robert Jr. could not attend. His sisters, Ruth Ann Lombardo and Mary Ann Lombardo, were also present, together with many friends and colleagues from the Sheriff’s Office and other county departments.
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith praised the honoree for his dedicated service in the office since 1982, as a correction officer, patrol deputy, K-9 handler with his partner, Alf, narcotics enforcement officer and criminal investigator. The sheriff called Ferris “a great sheriff’s office ambassador to the community, especially in the Cold Spring, Nelsonville and Garrison areas.”
“In addition to enforcing the law, Bob epitomized the ‘Golden Rule’ of treating people in the way you would want you or a loved one treated,” said Sheriff Smith. “While we are happy that Bob will be enjoying a well-deserved retirement, we will miss seeing him on a daily basis,” he continued.
“I have really enjoyed my career and I have had the pleasure of meeting many good people over the years,” said Ferris.
County Executive MaryEllen Odell sent a proclamation recognizing the investigator’s career achievements. County Legislators Barbara Scuccimarra and William Gouldman were on hand to deliver a proclamation of honor on behalf of the County Legislature.
Putnam County Court Judge Victor Grossman was also in attendance, and he cited what he described as Ferris’ demonstrated “fairness and compassion” in dealing with people.
State legislative proclamations of recognition were delivered by representatives of Sen. Sue Serino and Assemblyman Steve Katz. Philipstown Town Clerk Tina Merando thanked Ferris, on behalf of the town, for his service.
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