Alfred Norton Sweet IV

(1944-2022)

Alfred Norton Sweet IV, "Ted" to most and "Papa" to his grandchildren, passed away on December 28, 2022. Raised in Portland, Connecticut, he was a resident of Warren, Connecticut and Richland, Washington, before returning to Portland. He passed away while spending the winter in Barbados with his wife Lucille.

Ted is remembered for his good humor, outgoing personality, and relaxed nature. He took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren, whether big or small, and in his service to his country in the Vietnam War. Always young in spirit, he was blessed to be able to boogie board and perform his signature "watermelon" dive until the very end.

He is survived by his loving wife Lucille, daughter Rosalie Chu and her husband Albert, son Zach Sweet and his wife Helena, sister Cyndy Cox, and grandchildren Benjamin, Sandrine, Corinna, and Ren. Through his marriage to Lucille, he is also survived by her daughters Luel Swanson Poglitsch and her husband Rob, Bergette Swanson, Sarah Sypek and her husband Aaron, and grandchildren Elle, Connor, and Kai. Through his winters in Barbados, he is survived by his tortoises Norton and Lucy.

A visitation will be held at the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown on Thursday February 16th from 5 to 7 PM, with time to share fun stories about Ted from 7 to 7:30PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Elm Street in Middletown at 10:30 AM on Friday February 17, followed by a burial service at noon at the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. Masks are requested for all services . In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to Special Olympics Connecticut ( https://www.soct.org ) or the Wounded Warrior Project ( www.woundedwarriorproject.org ). To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com .