Alfonso Francioli, lifelong resident of King City passed away at the age of 95 in his home surrounded by his family on March 11, 2018.

Alfonso, better known as Al by all who knew him was from a family of seven sisters and one brother. He was proceeded in death by his one brother and five sisters. He was a first generation Swiss Italian born into a family of dairy farmers.

Al is survived by his wife Shirley and they had just celebrated their 74th anniversary on March 7. He is also survived by three daughters, Carolyn Martin, Emily Boomer, Nancy Francioli and two granddaughters Jacquelyn Alvarez and Elizabeth Alvarez and two sisters Dora Luchessa and Rosina Ary.

Al will be remembered for his heart of shining gold and kindness towards all who knew him. We ask that you not morn his loss, but instead that you choose to live every day with kindness to others as Al did. This way he will continue to live on in all our hearts.

Being the quiet shy man he was he gave strict wishes that there would be no funeral or service.

If desired, donations may be made to Hospice or the VNA of Monterey Co.