Alfredo Colon, or Freddy as he liked to be called, retired this week effective July 18th, after more than 39 years working for the district. A Utility Engineer in the General Services department, we wish Freddy the best with the next chapter in his life, which will, fortunately for Peralta, include Freddy’s presence at Peralta in a part-time capacity.

With nearly four-decades of experience, Freddy had some great suggestions for employees at Peralta at a reception celebrating his career.

“Just do your job, move around and learn. You can learn a lot from Peralta, If you get a chance to change departments, go for it. I’ve been here a long time. I started as a custodian and went all the way to an engineer. I went to gardening, I worked out of class as a utility engineer, I was a driver for the chancellor for a while. If you get a chance, go for it. Step up."

As for what he has planned after retirement “It’s gonna be a new life for me. I plan to just enjoy life – it’s a different world. Since I’ve been at Peralta I got married, had kids… grandkids… the work part of my life is over for now, but I’ll be back.”