Mr. Beccia was a graduate of the former St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1953. He was later employed at GM Corporation in Framingham and Jordan Marsh in Framingham.  After semi-retiring, he owned a cleaning company for several years before retiring in earnest. Mr. Beccia also had a long career with the Army National Guard, retiring as a Command Sargent Major, after more than 40 years with the Guard.

Alfred (Janice called him “Freddie”) and Janice met in high school and dated until their marriage on April 23, 1962.  They first lived in Milford, then bought a house in Framingham, where they stayed until 2005. After their retirement, they split their time between Mashpee, MA and Naples, FL. Throughout their lives, Freddie was a doting husband, staying by Janice’s bedside every day during her years living with Alzheimer’s disease.  He loved singing, watching war movies, and hanging out with his grand-doggies and kitties. Fred was quick with a smile and kind word and made friends wherever he went with his great stories and sense of humor.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 9th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home, 854 Washington St. Holliston. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome,  A funeral home service will follow visitation at 2:30.  Burial will immediately follow in Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Italian American World War Veterans of the U.S. Post 40 of Milford MA (checks can be mailed to 4 Hayward Field, Milford, MA 01757).