Richard Foth Ferris ’51

DICKDIED of a heart attack June 25,1990, at his Chatham summer home.

He and Ann lived in Darien, Conn. Dick was a vibrant and committed participant in the Darien community and in the Congregational Church. Ann says, "He seemed to become increasingly wise as the years passed, almost out of proportion to time itself" He and Ann met when her cousin, Jack Rathman '50, brought him, Scott Helm, and Bill Stockton up for a weekend at Vassarin 1950.

Dick was director of marketing and business strategies for I.T.T. Technology Corp. Most recently, he headed Ferris Associates, acquisition and divestiture consultants.

Dick came to Princeton from Verona (NJ.) High School. He majored in mechanical engineering, was a member of Cannon, and roomed with Scott Helm. From 1963 to 1968 he was chairman of the Plainfield, NJ., schools committee for Princeton. He served in the Navy from 1951 to 1954. In Ann's words, "Dick was a man of principle, honor, loyalty, and devotion. His death has made me review what I am bringing to the world. I feel so sad that he has died, but he was so fine, what more was there for him to become?" Dick is also survived by daughter, Susan; son, Richard; a granddaughter; and a sister. He will be missed by many.

The Class of l951