Albert A. Cecchini

Albert Cecchini "Al" passed away March 23, 2014. Albert was born on July 9, 1926 in Chicago, IL. He was together with his family during his last days. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Evelina and Vincenzo Cecchini and his sister Gloria Houghton. Al lived in Chicago most of his life and retired in Albuquerque, NM. He was an avid golfer with his proudest moment of a hole-in-one at Tanoan Country Club. Albert is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elaine; and their three children and spouses, Alana Eager (Richard) of Albuquerque, NM, Patti Gerke (David) of Carlsbad, CA, and Michael Cecchini (Catherine) of Placitas, NM; along with his four grandchildren, Claire, Colleen, Christopher and Alise; and two great-grandchildren, Maggie and Sam. Albert attended Northwestern University in Chicago after serving in the US Army in WWII in the European Theater. He was Honorably Discharged in 1946 and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. He spent his entire career with International Harvester and retired in 1985 after 42 years. We would like to extend a special thank you to his young friends and caregivers, Lucas, Maria, Liliana, Ricky and Elsa. Thank you for all the love and caring you gave him. Services will be held Monday, March 31, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Albert A. Cecchini. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400