April 11, 2022
Figueroa, Alfredo
January 28, 1958 – April 4, 2022
Alfredo Segundo Figueroa, a resident of Dedham, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at BIDH in Needham, MA, at the age of 64. Alfredo was born January 28, 1958 in San Felipe, Venezuela. The son of the late Domingo Segundo Figueroa and Flor Maria Aponte de Figueroa. Alfredo came to the United States in the 1970’s and attended Northeastern University majoring in Economics. He went on to pursue his passion for cooking working as Head Chef for multiple establishments. Alfredo enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles, listening to music, salsa dancing, road trips and more. He is survived by his brother, Washington David Figueroa and his wife, Pelusa, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Although his health was declining, Alfredo was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be deeply missed by many.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 25th, 2022, at 6 pm. at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham, MA 02026. A livestream on zoom of the service will be available at https://zoom.us/join by using the meeting ID: 93504679865, and the passcode: nqQ1Cv. The livestream will begin at 6PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, or online at stjude.org or to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Boston, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114, or online at shrinerschildrens.org.
Comments(4)
To one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. You were funny , caring , compassionate and an excellent cook! You were always there to lend a helping hand to all. You are loved by all and will be missed by all. You will forever be in my heart my dear friend .
Goodbye my dear Alfredo, may you rest in peace with your mom in heaven. The time we had together was short but certainly memorable. I will never forget the good times we had, the laughs we shared, drinking on the deck, playing board games in the summer, and the stories you told. You spoiled me me and the kids and we will miss you very much!! I am so glad I met you and you became a part of my life….til we meet again in heaven!!
Al,
I just want to say THANK YOU for spreading such joy,happiness,and fun
to our family. I especially want to thank you for being there for My Sister
Terry, and her family whether fixing their cars,cooking a wonderful dinner,
taking out the trash, or just being there for support. I know You have been
a cherished FRIEND.
I wish that we had more time to spend together with You.
The NEW YEARS RE-DO was fun, I’m sorry we won’t be
spending any more of them enjoying Your company.
Rest in PEACE, reunited in HEAVEN with Your loved ones.
Dearest Beloved Friend, Travel companion, Confidant & Mechanical troubleshooter. I was your Sous Chef assistant sharing your love of making & enjoying great food. You were my international EXOTIC best FRIEND who no matter when would be there for all of us. You will be GREATLY missed!!
Your LOVE of family & people — accepting & forgiving them unconditionally was unique. l say to you dearest Alfredo —“Bye for now.” (Luke 23:43. Acts 24:15) The firm HOPE of the Resurrection in the Holy writings makes it so.
Hugs Amanda