Alfred N. Vezina

Alfred N. Vezina, 74, of Columbia, CT, died at Hartford Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Al was born October 3, 1940 in South Royalton, VT to Napoleon and Ruth Priscilla (Burnett) Vezina. He moved to Andover, CT in 1957 and was a member of the first graduating class of RHAM High School in 1958 where he met his future wife Judy (Henry) Vezina also of Andover. He served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962. Al and Judy were married August 1962 and moved to Columbia, CT in 1964. He worked as an electrician at Pratt & Whitney while attending UCONN, graduating with a degree in business and obtaining his CPA license in 1969. He worked as a CPA in both the public and private sector finishing his career as CFO at Semco in North Windham, CT. He was a member of AICPA and CSCPA. He retired in 2005. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy (Henry) Vezina, his daughter Sharon (Vezina) Kandro and her husband Rob Kandro of Portland, CT, his son Scott Vezina and his wife Felicia (Smith) Vezina of Columbia, CT and his four granddaughters whom he adored - Jenna Vezina, Regan Vezina, Adriana Kandro, and Veronica Kandro. In addition, he is survived by his sister Pauline (Vezina) Marin and Arthur Marin of South Royalton, VT. He is predeceased by his father Napoleon Vezina and mother Ruth Priscilla (Burnett) Vezina. Al was passionate about his hobbies. He was a life time member of Red Sox nation before it was a "thing", memorably breaking his hand on the TV chair in 1978 because of Bucky "Bleeping" Dent. An avid UCONN Men's and Women's Basketball follower, he rarely missed a game. He annually made the best maple syrup around (a tradition carried over from his youth and learned from his dad). Above all else, he was an avid boater and fisherman. His grandchildren were raised "boaters" - first on Sold the Farm and finally on Olde Hatt (the 75th hull that Hatteras made). A celebration of Al's life will be held at the Beckish Senior Center,188 Connecticut 66, Columbia, CT on Saturday, March 21st beginning at 11:00 am with a lunch and reception to follow. Family and friends of the Vezina and Kandro families are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 CT-87, Columbia, CT in memory of Al. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. To sign the online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .