Alfred J. Sevigny Jr.

Alfred J. Sevigny, Jr., was born to Alfred and Mildred Sevigny, on November 19, 1936 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton MA. He was raised with one older sister, Doris. Al was raised to be reasonable in his actions, listen first, and then respond. A trait he would later instill in his children as well. Alfred was a man who liked structure in his days both at home and at work. He always took a pragmatic approach to things, no matter what the situation.

Al knew what he wanted from life and never hesitated in going after it. He could be characterized as driven and someone who understood the importance of achievement. He imparted in his children a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility.

Though he did not necessarily enjoy school, he enjoyed learning. You would regularly find Al reading every page of the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and later the Las Vegas Review Journal. Line by line, word by word, he was interested to stay abreast of current events. This was evident with his approach to his favorite hobby, golf, as well. While one would not describe Al as a great golfer, he certainly loved the game! He joined a golf club, took lessons, read all he could about the game, the technique and watched hours of tournaments. Often recording it to watch again and again.

He was very much a creature of habit as well. Four days out of five he played cribbage at lunch with the men he worked with; having his Jim Beam with 2 ice cubes after work while reading the paper; his lawn and garden were tended to on a weekly basis.

When Al retired in 2001, he was well prepared. He had worked out all the details in advance and knew what he was going to do. In retirement he found renewed pleasure in gardening, playing golf and watching sports.

When it came to his circle friends, Al enjoyed spending time with a few close friends, rather participate in large groups or crowded parties. He very much enjoyed 1 on 1 conversations with his friends, Peter, David, Freddie and Norman.

Al married Marjorie Foppiano on October 9, 1966 and they settled down to raise their family in Sudbury, MA that same year. Together, they raised two daughters Sharon and Michelle. He was a proud man who rarely let his feelings show, yet his family knew he loved them. He showed his caring by his actions; doing little things - changing the oil on their car’s, making sure all had a full tank of gas. His “girls” knew with Al for a husband and father they’d always have something to eat and a roof over their heads.

Golf was not the only sport Al was passionate about. Until the day he passed, he loved watching his favorite Boston teams the Bruins and the Patriots. Watching “the little ball of hate” AKA Brad Marchand, skate was something he loved to do. He could talk to his son-in-law Frank about these things for hours as well.

Al was in the Army National Guard; achieving the rank of Sargent. Those who knew him well, knew that he worked well within the structure of the service. He understood the importance of rules and striving to follow them. Structure and rules were very important to Al and he instilled that in his work and family life as well. This was evident by his career choice, Accounting. Spreadsheets and numbers were a few of his favorite things. Al spent nearly 40 years of his life working as a Controller at Franki Foundation Company in Boston. There he led a team of accountants located in Boston and Florida.

Al loved animals! Having had dogs as a child and then cats with his family in Sudbury, he loved all of his fury family members. Reading the paper with Mittens, caring for his roses with Spike and Precious by his side or brushing his “grandson” Mr. Peanut, spending time with animals was something he loved to do.

Al passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Summerlin Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife and daughters and his son-in-law.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.