Alfred S. Ferenczhalmy, 65, Altus, passed away at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, Thursday, June 12, 2008. A Vigil and Rosary will be held Sunday evening, June 15 at 7 pm, and a funeral mass will be held Monday, June 16 at 2 pm at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Father Joe Arledge will be officiating. He will be laid to rest at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Al was born May 8, 1943 in Budapest, Hungary to Alfred and Erika (Viek) Ferenczhalmy. He enlisted in the US Air Force on February 6, 1962. While on active duty, he was selected for the AFIT program for his exemplary test scores and dedication to service. He received bachelor and masters degrees in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and received a commission as an officer in the US Air Force. He served as a KC-135 pilot and truly loved to fly. During his distinguished military career, he was decorated with many awards, medals, and citations including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Expert Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Al proudly served his country for 20 years and then retired at the rank of Major in 1982.
After retirement he and a business partner owned and operated A & A Performance Engines in Altus for 17 years. On January 29, 1966, he married Emoke M. Szöcs in Avon, Ohio, and they were blessed with three sons. Al was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Air Force Association and the VFW. He loved auto racing, water skiing and automotive repair and greatly enjoyed spending time with family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Judith Horvath. Al is survived by his wife Emoke, of the home; three sons, Roland and wife Tena of Madison, Connecticut, Thomas and wife Teresa of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Alfred Jr. and wife Suzanne of Murphy, Texas; six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Matthew, Alexander, Daniel, Noah and Megan. He also leaves behind many, many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Al was born May 8, 1943 in Budapest, Hungary to Alfred and Erika (Viek) Ferenczhalmy. He enlisted in the US Air Force on February 6, 1962. While on active duty, he was selected for the AFIT program for his exemplary test scores and dedication to service. He received bachelor and masters degrees in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and received a commission as an officer in the US Air Force. He served as a KC-135 pilot and truly loved to fly. During his distinguished military career, he was decorated with many awards, medals, and citations including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Expert Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Al proudly served his country for 20 years and then retired at the rank of Major in 1982.
After retirement he and a business partner owned and operated A & A Performance Engines in Altus for 17 years. On January 29, 1966, he married Emoke M. Szöcs in Avon, Ohio, and they were blessed with three sons. Al was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Air Force Association and the VFW. He loved auto racing, water skiing and automotive repair and greatly enjoyed spending time with family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Judith Horvath. Al is survived by his wife Emoke, of the home; three sons, Roland and wife Tena of Madison, Connecticut, Thomas and wife Teresa of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Alfred Jr. and wife Suzanne of Murphy, Texas; six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Matthew, Alexander, Daniel, Noah and Megan. He also leaves behind many, many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Alfred S. Ferenczhalmy, 65, Altus, passed away at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, Thursday, June 12, 2008. A Vigil and Rosary will be held Sunday evening, June 15 at 7 pm, and a funeral mass will be held Monday, June 16 at 2 pm at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Father Joe Arledge will be officiating. He will be laid to rest at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio. Services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home.
Al was born May 8, 1943 in Budapest, Hungary to Alfred and Erika (Viek) Ferenczhalmy. He enlisted in the US Air Force on February 6, 1962. While on active duty, he was selected for the AFIT program for his exemplary test scores and dedication to service. He received bachelor and masters degrees in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and received a commission as an officer in the US Air Force. He served as a KC-135 pilot and truly loved to fly. During his distinguished military career, he was decorated with many awards, medals, and citations including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Expert Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Al proudly served his country for 20 years and then retired at the rank of Major in 1982.
After retirement he and a business partner owned and operated A & A Performance Engines in Altus for 17 years. On January 29, 1966, he married Emoke M. Szöcs in Avon, Ohio, and they were blessed with three sons. Al was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Air Force Association and the VFW. He loved auto racing, water skiing and automotive repair and greatly enjoyed spending time with family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Judith Horvath. Al is survived by his wife Emoke, of the home; three sons, Roland and wife Tena of Madison, Connecticut, Thomas and wife Teresa of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Alfred Jr. and wife Suzanne of Murphy, Texas; six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Matthew, Alexander, Daniel, Noah and Megan. He also leaves behind many, many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Al was born May 8, 1943 in Budapest, Hungary to Alfred and Erika (Viek) Ferenczhalmy. He enlisted in the US Air Force on February 6, 1962. While on active duty, he was selected for the AFIT program for his exemplary test scores and dedication to service. He received bachelor and masters degrees in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and received a commission as an officer in the US Air Force. He served as a KC-135 pilot and truly loved to fly. During his distinguished military career, he was decorated with many awards, medals, and citations including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Expert Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Al proudly served his country for 20 years and then retired at the rank of Major in 1982.
After retirement he and a business partner owned and operated A & A Performance Engines in Altus for 17 years. On January 29, 1966, he married Emoke M. Szöcs in Avon, Ohio, and they were blessed with three sons. Al was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Air Force Association and the VFW. He loved auto racing, water skiing and automotive repair and greatly enjoyed spending time with family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Judith Horvath. Al is survived by his wife Emoke, of the home; three sons, Roland and wife Tena of Madison, Connecticut, Thomas and wife Teresa of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Alfred Jr. and wife Suzanne of Murphy, Texas; six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Matthew, Alexander, Daniel, Noah and Megan. He also leaves behind many, many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
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