Dear Members of the Cichon family:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband / father / brother / grandfather.  I only met Al twice, once at a starving artist sale on the riverwalk in 1981 and a second time at his ranch in Martinez, Texas in the early 1990's.  Both times I was struck by his kindness and generosity.   On both occasions, l enjoyed hearing him talk about his artwork, sailing, and his experiences in the Navy. I loved his artwork, including his paintings and carvings in wood and whale bone.  I think Al Cichon is one of the great artists of all time - especially his wood carvings.  I have quite a few of his word carvings on display in our house (my most prized possessions on this planet) and I think about Al Cichon (and what a kind man he was) every time I look at those woodcarvings.  If you are planning to hold an estate sale and if that estate sale is going to have any of his artwork, please consider letting me know so that I can attend.   Thank you.  A loyal fan and friend.  Richard Sommer 210-262-1084.

I have to share this as I have three beautiful seascapes that were purchased early I'm my life. My first big purchase as an adult. Mr. Cichon allowed me to pay him in installments because I fell in love with them immediately. They are still treasured today 35 years later. Just wanted to share that I truly appreciated his art. My condolences to the family.
Martha Jane Cevallos Castillo 

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

OBITUARY

Albert J. Cichon Jr.

December 9, 1928 – November 21, 2012

Colonial Funeral Home

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