Albert John Sauvadon

With great sadness, The Sauvadon Family announces the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Al Sauvadon on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Discovery Bay, California surrounded by family.

Al's achievements in his career and personal life have made him the person we adored and loved. Even though he struggled at a young age to learn English he overcame and, in his words, became a "true American", he became a prominent motivational speaker in the pupil transportation industry where he made his career. After 31 years, Al retired as Director of Operations and Transportation for the Lucia Mar Unified School District on the Central Coast in California. He went on to become the West Coast Administrative Vice President for Student Transportation of America (STA) and was Public Relations Administrator for STA until his death. Al also spent many years with the California Highway Patrol as a volunteer community officer in San Luis Obispo County. Al proudly served in the United States Air Force as a young man which set the foundation of the man we know today.

Al had a passion for two truly American cars, "the Jeep" that liberated France and "the Chevrolet Corvette". He has owned five of each throughout the years and enjoyed all of them. His love for these American icons began in 1954 upon his arrival to the United States from France and has lasted to this day. One of his favorite pastimes was to drive his "Corvette" along California Highway 1, with the top down, and with his wife Paula sitting beside him singing Elvis Presley tunes. This was a big part of his "American Dream". He adored and loved Paula with all his heart.

Al was a religious man (a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus) and attended mass regularly. He was also an enthusiastic community participant, belonging to numerous local and civic organizations. He was very patriotic and extremely supportive of the military, law enforcement, and national security, Al was a loyal American citizen and believed that the United States is the greatest country in the world.
Al is survived by his wife Paula and children Terrie, Gary, Michele, and Anna, (son George and daughter Susie passed away at an early age in their lives). He also is survived by four-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Al was loved and admired by all that knew him, and he will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Al will be laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery with full military honors in Northern California. Anyone who knows Al knows how much he loved pomp and circumstance.