Alfred George Ferris

Gilly and Carrie, Your dad and I were lifelong friends, beginning at San Diego's Hoover High School. During our SDHHS years in the 1950s, we SCUBA dived together from La Jolla sharing one set of equipment! While at Stanford, he drove me to campus from a Palo Alto over-the-garage apt and return. I celebrated for Al and Jeannie when they married!! As you know, Al and I phone-talked regularly while he was stricken with Parkinson's. I cherished the man! You called me, Gillie, and my gratitude for...

Dear Gillian and Carrie, I remember, your dad, as a very young man, recovering from back surgery, in pain, walking back and forth on San Juan Road as he recovered. He was always focused and determined while your mom, Jeanne authored beautiful books. Your parents had a beautiful marriage and I loved having the Ferris family as great neighbors. I miss both of your strong brilliant parents, but I am sure they will stay in your hearts forever. Love and condolences to you, their beautiful...

It was with great sadness that we learned of Al's passing. He was a compassionate man, loyal, and very intelligent. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and we enjoyed his company whenever we were with him. He is now in the company of his loving wife, Jean. Our condolences to his daughters, Gilly and Kerry. With Love, Barry and Mary Francke

Al was an outsmding lawyer represented us for many years! He was always thoughtful, calm and a class act. Honored to have worked with him over the years. Prayers to the family members....RIP Al

Al and I were friends for fifty years and law partners for thirty of those. He was smart, congenial, ethical, all of those and more. I cannot imagine what my own career would have been had it not been joined with his. He knew when to lead and when to follow and was good at both. Although both long retired and off on separate non-legal paths, the thought that I can no longer call him up to get his take on whatever I was thinking of nor ever again pick up the phone and hear him say,...

It was a pleasure working with Al here at Ferris & Britton, he will be truly missed.

Al was a special neighbor and friend at Park Laurel.He was interesting ,humorous, kind and had a wonderful smile. He was a true gentleman..wishing his family peace.