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Albert Cichon Obituary

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Albert J. Cichon Jr. died on Wednesday November 21, 2012 at the age of 83. Albert was born on December 9, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to Albert Sr. and Stella Cichon. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, with the rank of AB3. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Dorothy Spaeth; brother, Robert Cichon; son, David Albert Cichon; and grandson, Dustin Cichon. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Berneice M. Cichon; daughter, Deborah Hardwick and husband Robert; son, Mark Cichon and Jeannie Dye; daughter, Ann Menchaca and husband Tim; 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He opened Shamrock Finance in 1965 with Allen Cone and retired in 1995. Al enjoyed working with his longhorn cattle and his artwork. He was a former member of the Optimist Club, Shriners, and past president of the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts. Special thanks to the Odyssey Hospice and Heartland Staff. A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 1, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Colonial Funeral Home, Universal City, TX 210-658-7037.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Nov. 25, 2012.

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November 30, 2012

Berneice, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Cichon having worked for him for 23 years. Witnessing first hand the love he had for his family and how he enjoyed life. I sincerely enjoyed our conversations on so many, many different subjects. We had solutions to all the problems in the world. I am blessed to have continued the friendship after his retirement and am grateful I recently spend time with him reminising of the old days at Shamrock Finance. He will truly be missed. God Bless His Family & Friends. Rita Meza

Clem Miller

November 29, 2012

W e are sorry for your loss. Al always advised us on our art work. He did know his art. We hope you and yours are OK.

Clem Miller and Helen Miller White

Jay Lauver

November 28, 2012

Al was a part of the Coppini Plein Air group a few years ago when it was going strong and he was a valued member of the group. We appreciated him sharing his wonderful ranch as a place to paint out and his generosity in sharing. He was a valued part of the Coppini and his friends there will miss him.
Jay Lauver

Senator Leticia Van de Putte

November 27, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.

His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Dev Temple

November 25, 2012

To the members of the Cichon Family,
I first met Al as a competitor in the Finance business back in the 1970's. I enjoyed learning more about Al as an artist, rancher and as a sucessful business owner. I would ocassionly stop by his office or talk to Al on the phone about a mutual customer. From a business point of view, you could always depend on what Al told you. I switched to another type of business in 1990 and lost contact with Al. It was a pleasure for me to have known Al. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyous times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 25, 2012

Berneice,
Thank you for sharring Al with the Coppini for so many years. He was a joy to have, and found friends and art challenges to keep him young. He was so generous to everyone. He will be memorialized in our records for decades to come.
Janice Hindes, current President of the Copini Academy of Fine Arts

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