John Paul Ferrara

Judy, Lyssa, Becka, and Jenna,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although I didn't know John very well, I knew he was a kind man and how dearly you all loved him. I'm sorry you are having to endure this tremendous pain and my thoughts are with you.

I am so sorry to hear of John's death. We kept you all in our hearts and minds as the circle of life continued at Jean's wedding.

All my love.

I just found out that you are gone. So many memories in such a short time of being your friend and co-worker. Angelo's, 49er games, Hooking up your electrical service and zapping myself, you looking tough on your Harley, your story of "putting sugar in the gas tank of your bulldozer in Nam" because you didn't feel like driving it anymore! I will always remember how kind and fun that you are. I will miss you...

What does it mean to have a Union Brother or Sister? Someone, who you not only spend your working life with, but who you attend meetings with, work on solving grievances or safety problems, count votes on elections or walk with on a picket line. A man or a woman who watches your back and you watch theirs. It means we are a family and we are not alone. As it has been our motto in the labor movement for over a hundred years "An injury to one is the concern of all," I am in pain today for I have...

Judy & Family,
I'm sorry for your loss but am glad that he is with the Lord now and not in anymore pain.
I hope your faith and love of one another will help you through this difficult time.

Judy and all the kids,

I found out Rosh Hashana that John was ill, and Rabbi Pam just called me last night that he passed. I can't make it to the funeral, but I'm thinking of you and of the sorrow you must endure. I hope you have the strength, peace of mind, and support to keep yourselves together and John's spirit in your hearts.

Hilton

I would like to have more good time with you.
But we had the time we had.
John,
I will go take a ride on Napa Valley,
Taste for you some wines of this land,
That you liked so much,
Like you do with a good friend.
Break bottles and run away
From such a loud city and such a sad day.

John,
I want to hear some life lessons
like when you told me:
"we are big fishes in a small pond!"

But if I don't do any of these things, at least I can say...