Craig James Ferris

Craig, affectionately known by his friends as “Ferris”, passed away at his home in Hailey, Idaho on November 22, 2025.

Ferris was born on November 11, 1967 to David and Nancy (Basilici) Ferris in Norwood,Massachusetts, and raised primarily by his grandparents, James and Ann Basilici. He graduated from Walpole High School in 1985 and Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1989 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

Ferris worked as an engineer at several companies including Texas Instruments, Korry Electronics, and Orflo Technologies. Following the work, he lived in many places including New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island), Salt Lake City, Utah, Seattle, Washington, and Ketchum and Hailey,Idaho. Everywhere Ferris lived he made friends and held onto them even after his adventures had taken him to new fronts. He was a loyal and thoughtful friend - quick with a joke and even quicker to embark on a rescue mission whenever called into action. He will be sorely missed.

Ferris loved playing outdoors. His passions were sailing on the Puget Sound, skiing, and biking. He also appreciated a good cup of coffee, having a beer with a friend, adventures, and more than anything, a good story he could embellish and tell again and again! 

Ferris is survived by his brother, Corey Robinson, and the many good friends he collected along the way. In particular, Julie Nye, his 20 year companion and confidant, and Ted Ayliffe, his 40 year, up for anything, adventure buddy.

He was predeceased by his mother Nancy Robinson and his grandparents James and Ann Basilici. 

A Celebration of Life will be held in Massachusetts on January 31, 2026 for friends to gather and share the many ways in which their lives were touched by their dear friend. Please check back for more details on the memorial.