Alfred John Unger

Alfred John Unger passed away peacefully on August 22, 2022. He was born September 12, 1934 in Flushing, NY to Catherine and Alfred Unger. The family moved to Baldwin, NY where he spent most of his youth. On November 3, 1956, Alfred married Priscilla Kern and they lived in New York state until finally settling in Sun Lakes, AZ in 1992.

Alfred was a wonderful husband and father to three children. He spent more than 30 years working in the advertising industry and was a Senior Vice President of Production & Traffic with LINTAS Campbell-Ewald before retiring in 1995. While living in New York state, Alfred spent many years as a volunteer EMT with the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps. When he retired to Arizona he continued his volunteer activities with the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse. In addition, he volunteered his services at St. Peter Indian Mission Catholic School in Bapchule, AZ, providing woodworking and maintenance services. He and Priscilla also found time to travel throughout the country, as well as overseas.

Alfred had been active in the liturgical life at Saint Stevens Catholic Church in Sun Lakes. He ushered for many years and was a member of the choir. He loved to sing and really enjoyed being involved with the choir activities.

Alfred is predeceased by his wife Priscilla; his parents Catherine and Alfred Unger; his brother Gary Unger; his in-laws Ethel and Karl Kern; his brother-in-law Steven Kern. He is survived by his sister Cathy Frisbe of Lakeland, FL; his children Gregory Unger and Carmel Quinn of Burlington, VT, Kimberly and Ed Montini of Gilbert, AZ and Mark Unger of Loxahatchee, FL; his five grandchildren Alexander, Mattison, Leena, Virginia and Cole.

The family would like to thank The Village at Ocotillo for their support and care of Alfred over the last 18 months. The family would also like to express their gratitude to Hospice of the Valley for their compassionate care of Alfred and the support and kindness provided to his family during his final weeks.

The family plans a private service and celebration of Alfred’s life. In memory of Alfred, donations can be made by check to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or via their website at www.hov.org.