Alfred J. BIANCHI 

1921 - 2005 Alfred entered this life on December 19, 1921, and left to be with the Lord 
on May 29, 2005. The son of Italian immigrants Paulo and Alicia Bianchi who settled in 
the Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Parish of Seattle, Alfred was born and raised in the home in 
which he later died. Alfred attended Mt. Virgin grade school, Seattle Prep, Franklin, and 
Seattle U. His college was interrupted by WWII, when he joined the Coast Guard and 
served in Seattle and the South Pacific. Upon discharge, he completed his college and 
graduated from Gonzaga Law School. His legal career spanned over 50 years, starting 
as Assistant State Attorney General, then Deputy King County Prosecuting Attorney, 
and then a long and stellar career as a trial attorney with his own law firm (not to 
mention his Saturday morning stints as Vito's bartender). Always a proud and active 
member of the Italian community, Al founded and for many years was president of the 
Italian Benevolent Society. A lifelong active member of Mt. Virgin Parish, Al became 
that church's greatest fund raiser. While in law school, Al married Anabel Jensen and 
from that union were born Paula and George Bianchi. A very few have touched as 
many lives so memorably as did Al Bianchi. Al had a great life, had more fun than 
anyone is entitled, yet maintained the highest ethical standards of his practice and pride 
of his lineage. Al is survived by Anabel, Paula and her husband Jesús, George and his 
children Nicole, Beau, and Talia; his loyal friend and caretaker Joe Pine, and a legion 
of friends, each of whom will mourn Al's passing. Vigil Service 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, 
and Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, both at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin 
Church, 1531 Bradner Place So. Reception will follow Mass in the Parish hall. Private 
interment Calvary Cemetery. Remembrances to Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church. 
Arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home. Please sign the online guest book at 
www.columbiafuneralhome.com. 

Published in print on 3/31/2005. 
Seattle Times