Alan was an extraordinarily gifted man whose character and innate talents allowed him to create an immediate and lasting impression on everyone he met for the first time. With
his sense of humor, geniality, thoughtfulness and emotional sensitivity coupled with common sense and practicality, he possessed an unerring and uncanny instinct to read
people recognizing their needs, providing friendship and support and compassion when the situation called for it. He enjoyed an instant connection with children and
animals alike and they instinctively loved him back. His spirit of compassion for innocents and the underdog was a guiding force throughout his life and he vigorously
sought to help those in need if he was able.

Funny and charming, those he interacted with couldn’t help but love his company. Generous (often to a fault!), he was appreciative of the smallest gestures accorded him. Intensely loyal, if you were his friend, you became a friend for life. He was one of those rare and beautiful souls that, if you were lucky enough to share in his world, he made you feel safe, comfortable, special and protected. An adventurer of sorts, his extensive travels and life experiences were broad, expansive and varied making him a colorful conversationalist. He was a perfectionist, meticulous in everything he attempted and did. An amateur boxer, a consummate body builder (working out into his early ’70’s until the last of four back surgeries ended that chapter of his life), a creative Master Glazier with a successful architectural glass and metal business in Bergen County, NJ, he retired and opted to spend his life in a warmer climate than his NJ roots afforded him, first locating in Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu, HI and then New Port Richey, FL.

He was fiercely protective of those he cared for and was a staunch advocate of what he
called “the doctrine of Prevent-Defense” often quoting the age-old proverb, “…hope for the best but prepare for the worst.” He lived his entire adult life governed by that mantra.
Alan loved a great many things, the list too long to tally but at the top of his favorites was his beloved rescue kitty, Loki ke Aloha who now misses her partner dearly. Having raised dogs throughout his life, sharing space with a feline was a new experience for him but one that he cherished greatly often referring to her as “his saving grace!” He especially loved Bushmill”s 10, Korbel champagne and fine cabernets. His favorite literary characters were Mitch Rapp and Jack Reacher. Harleys ranked high and every so often he took out the pics of his old bikes, remembering the “riding adventures” in his younger days. His musical taste was eclectic ranging from smooth jazz to Pavarotti and Friends, Bocelli to Janis Joplin, the Manhattan Transfer, the Eagles, Sara Brightman to
the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, a most favorite score.

Family and best friends meant a great deal to Alan and he loved and cherished every relationship. Besides being the most beloved husband of Angel (Angela D. Sevier), he was the caring father of Justin Sean; grandfather of Justin (Junior as Alan called him); brother to Gary (Lois) and Robert; was friend to his best buddy Tony I., and to his “Is the coffee shop open?” good friend Rich M.

He loved his country and was a true patriot. Possessing a strong belief in the ideals of honor, integrity, freedom and courage, he volunteered and enlisted in the US Army in 1967. Sent to Germany, he then volunteered to go to Viet Nam and was there during the TET Offensive. Awarded several medals during his service stint, he was honorably discharged in 1968 bearing both physical and mental scars that plagued him throughout his life on a daily basis and from which he never fully recovered.

On June 1st, 2022, Alan Franklin See passed away. Alan was fond of and often quoted the following line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet (5.2.302-03) when he found it to be apropos. Now it embodies the sentiment and wish of those who loved him and mourn his passing: “…Good night sweet prince/And thoughts of angels sing thee to thy rest…

Requiescet in Pace Alan did not want a traditional funeral nor any type of funeral service. Respecting his wishes, cremation will take place and a celebration of his life will be held in the future.