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Frank Farris Obituary

Frank Farris A U.S. Air Force veteran who worked as the Chief Engineer for the San Francisco Unified School District, died as a result of a motorcycle accident on Jan. 17, 2009. Farris is survived by four children. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009, in the Green Room in the San Francisco Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 23, 2009.

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Kevin O'Hair

February 2, 2009

I was Frank's Union Representative and he was a good Loyal Union Brother and a good Chief Engineer. He always tried to protect his engineers from management. He was an all around good guy, we will all miss him.

Pat Sankey Rodoni

January 28, 2009

I knew Frank. He was the nicest I met man and worked with. My Condenlances to his Family.

Karl Contreras

January 28, 2009

To the Farris Family,
My prayers go to Frank, Andy, Jeff and Stephanie, I know your father will be well missed, as I remember when I was a youngster, your father was a real good man and I'm sure to his death, you guys take care.

Stephanie (Egan) Gaboury

January 27, 2009

To: Franky,Andy,Stephanie, and Jeff,

My prayers are with you in your time of loss. I have not seen any of you for decades now, but I think of you often. This must be a shock to you all, as it was sudden and unpredictable. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Steve Shih

January 23, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Frank at the SFUSD. He was a kind and thoughtful person, who will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to the family. He'll be in our prayers.

Kevin Connolly

January 23, 2009

Frank Farris was a wonderful friend to everyone who was lucky enough to know him.I feel fortunate to have shared so many laughs and good times.My thoughts and prayers go out to Frank ,his family and friends.

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