Frank Ferri (date of service 1952). Death Announcement.

[Craig Ferri]

I joined in order to make older seamen aware of the death of my father, Frank Ferri, born 27th July 1935. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on 14th September 2022. He joined the training ship TS Dolphin in 1952 and went on to serve on RFA Wave premier where he made friends with Bobby Russell and Eric Johnson. RIP Dad, Craig Ferri.

[j.sabourn]

Thanks Craig for your post and althoughI did not know him am sorry for your loss. As the usual case is I probably know people who did know him. Hope they come forward if they see your post JS

[Craig Ferri]

Thanks for taking the time to pass on your condolences. Craig

[Graham Shaw]

Craig,thank you for this notice,and may I offer my sincere condolences to you and the family.
I didn't know your father ,but my friend Davey ,-and there will be others on here too- remembers Frank from the early years of this site,when he joined in with all the banter and stories,especially his knowlege of the RFA of which he was especially proud to have served with.
God Bless.



Graham

Alfred Tennyson - Crossing The Bar




Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourn of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.

RIP Frank

[Craig Ferri]

Much appreciated Graham and thanks for sharing the poem.

[Doc Vernon]

Hello Craig
Oh my dear Lord, this is such sad News of your dear Fathers death.
He was a very long time member of tis site and posted many good Threads as well as replies to other posts!
I had known Frank (Paco) for many Years through this site, and we were good Friends on site!
Had a lot of correspondences from him through Facebook as well.
I myself will surely miss his input here as well as his Friendship.
So sorry that this is a wee bit late Craig, but with time differences between Australia and there , hope you understand.

Frank attended a few Re Unions as i recall and i am sure there are other older Members who will miss and remember your dear Dad.

Stay strong together, and know that he did i know love you all so very much, he was a great Chap!

My Sincere Condolences to the Entire Family Craig.

May he now have Gentle Winds to fill his Sails and take him back to those places he so loved in his Heydays!

Rest in Peace "Paco" i will miss you!
Sincerely and with Respect


Frank in his Days on the Warwick Castle, i too was on that Ship but just three Yeras later.

Doc Vernon

[Craig Ferri]

Thanks Doc. We appreciate your response. I was unaware of my dads nickname. It's nice to learn new things about him. Craig

[Doc Vernon]

Thanks Doc. We appreciate your response. I was unaware of my dads nickname. It's nice to learn new things about him. Craig

It is more tah a pleasure Craig, your Dad was one of the older and most valued Members!
We are so sad to know that he wont be with us any longer!
Take Care and Stay Strong Together!

I had posted on Facebook as well Craig, i hope it will be OK, the is the things i posted on your Dad!

He will be missed!!!

[Craig Ferri]

It was absolutely perfect Doc. I saw my younger brother Paul responded to you. They're great photos.

[Doc Vernon]

Thanks Craig, did not get the usual message notification on Facebook?? But just popped in now and saw that, replied as wel.
My Thanks
Stay Safe