Alfred B. Southwick passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Hughson, California. He was born to Alfred W. and Helen Southwick in Haverhill Massachusetts on November 28, 1919 and was 95 years old at the time of his death. He was a kind and gentle man and was loved by all who knew him.
A member of the “greatest generation”, Alfred served his country honorably during World War II. He was with the U.S. Army 343rd Infantry Regiment and served on the European front first and then the Asiatic\Pacific front, in the Philippines. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was principally involved with establishing and maintaining communications on the field of battle. Upon his discharge from the Army, he went to work for what was then the Bell Telephone Company. He retired after 38 years of service, a supervisor, from what is now known as Verizon. Alfred was a life time member of the Brown James Buck VFW in Chatham.
Alfred enjoyed his retirement years, between his home in Chatham, MA and his home in Holiday, FL. His beloved wife Rita (Dupre) Southwick was by his side for 61 years until her passing in 2003. He was an avid reader and enjoyed rooting for the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
He is survived by his children William Southwick (Julie)of Chatham, MA ; Paul Southwick (Harriet) of East Harwich, MA; and Cyndi Nelson (Michael )of Crows Landing, CA. “Poppy” leaves behind 5 grandchildren (David, Caroline, Sarah, Chase, and Michael Drew) and 6 great-grandchildren (Sabrina, Dalton, Justice, Tiana, Camrie, and Jaden).
His visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 5-7pm in the Nickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Road, Chatham, MA. His funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 10AM in Holy Redeemer Church, 57 Highland Avenue, Chatham, MA. Burial will follow in People’s Cemetery, Chatham.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in his name to The Wounded Warrior Project or to a charity of one’s choice. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com
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