Frederick Paul FURTH

I worked for Mr. Furth as his secretary for two years in 1998 and 1999. He was a great boss, so charming, larger than life, and it was an honor to work for him at Furth, Fahrner & Mason. Although my tenure was short, I have very fond memories of working with him and it was a constant pleasure to get to know him and his accomplishments.

Saw his Citation X parked at Launceston Airport when Freddie stopped over here in Tasmania, but sadly never got to meet him.
Fly high Freddie...

I have very fond memories of Fred from when I was a preteen and teenager in San Francisco. His son, Ben, was my best friend at that time and the larger-than-life persona of Fred didn't do it justice as a moniker. He was a giant in his field but made this neighborhood kid feel quite at home whether in SF or on the ranch near Santa Rosa. I had the pleasure of attending the 49ers/Dallas 1981 Championship Game with both Fred and Ben. When Ben or I or both inevitably got into mischief, Fred was there to guide us as a father should.

Fred and I were SAE's at the University of Michigan in the mid 1950's. I remember reading about the class action suit he won as a young attorney in San Francisco which led to many other successes. One time with my wife, daughter and granddaughters at the Grand Floridian Hotel at Disney World we were pleasantly surprised they served Fred's Chalk Hill Chardonnay. Later, Fred was kind enough to give my daughter, her husband and his parents a tour of his vineyard. Many fine memories of Fred and very sorry to learn of his passing.

Ron Norene, Glenview, Illinois

I was saddened to hear about Fred's sudden passing. All of Fred's loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.

A very generous larger than life man. He will be missed

As a friend of his sister, Mary, I met Fred only a handful of times, yet he made an indelible impression of a man larger than life, kind and generous, always out for a good time and ever mindful of where he came from. Many people's lives are poorer for his loss.

In 1976 Fred Furth ran for the Democratic nomination for the State Senate seat held by then Republican Milton Marks. I supported Fred, who was defeated by then San Francisco Supervisor Robert Mendelsohn who in turn went on to lose to Senator Marks. I remember Fred's media advertisements with his voice in which he said "Vote tough for a change." Fred Furth was great human being.