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Alexander Ferrero Obituary
June 15, 1939 - May 20, 2016
Beloved husband of Brenda Ferrero; cherished father and father-in-law of Katie and Matt Sporleder and Sarah and Mike Lickiss; devoted grandfather of Ashley, Matthew, Ryan, Sophie and Allison; loving brother of Bob Ferrero and brother-in-law of Carin Ferrero, Georgia Jones, Janet and Michael Nelson, Marie and Greg Saenger; treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews.Alex was born in Oakland and remained there to raise his family. He attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he met his wife of 47 years. He worked for Atlas Pacific Engineering, a job he thoroughly enjoyed, for 38 years. Being Italian he was a member of the Fratellanza Club, a club that his parents had belonged. Alex loved to play golf and fish and was a member of the Diablo Valley Fly Fishermen and the Delta Fly Fishers. In retirement he enjoyed woodworking, breakfast and lunch with friends, spending time with his grandchildren, road trips with his wife, helping others, and was always ready for a new project. Alex was a remarkable man; so kind, caring, and loved by all. He will be greatly missed.
In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations to a charity of your choice in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alexander Ferrero
3 Entries
Craig Broscow
June 20, 2016
Alex was a wonderful man - Courtney and I are sorry for your loss.
Annie Horne
May 31, 2016
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Krystal DB
May 30, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort hear your heart-broken prayers and provide you with much needed comfort during the difficult days and weeks ahead (Isaiah 42:10).
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