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Steve Gartland posted a condolence
Friday, August 10, 2018
So I don't hear from you for how long and I have to find out THIS is the reason? A likely excuse, pal. For anyone who may have just read that, please know that those of us in Pittsburgh, who knew Al too well, had to share in his wicked sense of humor or be forever the target of it. My best friend Mike and I did metal work with Al in the early 2000s and, I have to say, he was an amazingly creative cohort, but an even funnier comrade. The guy could be in the dumps worse than anything I've ever seen and he still went out of his way to make me laugh and have fun. I wrecked my car right in front of his apartment picking him up for work, one day, and I'll never forget the way the jerk immediately started laughing, hysterically, when a particularly large woman began berating me in the middle of the street. We called off work and he spent the rest of the day clowning and buying me beers. I'll remember that day forever. Obviously, it's been a while, but I just got the news today and it doesn't change the mark he left. I pray you're resting in peace in your mother's arms, compadre. Be at the gates when I get there, it's been way too long. McDegos rule!!! No offense to anyone who's offended.
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Shannah posted a condolence
Sunday, May 22, 2016
I'm just now hearing of Al's passing and wanted to extend my condolences. I haven't spoken to Al in quite a few years but I have great memories of him. We met at Peters Valley and Al instantly made me laugh. I loved his raw genuine personality and just enjoyed being around him. I'm so very sorry to hear of his battle with cancer and applaud the fundraising I saw on his Facebook page. Rest in Peace, Al.
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Cheryl Levin posted a condolence
Thursday, March 17, 2016
I am sorry for you loss. Al rented space in my building at 2132 E. Arizona St. in Phila.
I loved his work. I recently lost my husband, who worked in that building as a metal worker. He also recently died suddenly - 3 years ago - so I understand. He can be seen at www.phillipsmetal.com
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Ryan clarke posted a condolence
Monday, February 22, 2016
I always knew you would get outta paying me back that 20 bucks. Love ya brotha.
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Rob Droppa posted a condolence
Monday, February 22, 2016
I am truly sad for your loss. I met Al many moons ago when we lived close in Polish Hill. I met him at Gooskis bar and wanted to kick his ass over his smartass comments and attitude. Soon after we were buds and hung out for a time. I moved and lost touch. His heart was as big as his smartass attitude. The first time I saw some of his art, I said...."wow! I didn't think u had any time to create such great stuff between being a pain in the ass!" He laughed and said....."I'm awesome dude"...and he was. May time heal all of your hearts and remember, he is probably annoying St Peter until he wins him over as well! Rest easy Al. U will be missed.
Rob
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The Fitch/Ponath Family posted a condolence
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Our sincere condolences during this sad occasion. We met Al only once but was able to experience his dynamic personality in that brief encounter. We are thinking of you.
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Denise Johnson lit a candle
Saturday, February 20, 2016
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Rest in peace Alley. You will be missed.
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Megan L. posted a condolence
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Oh Al. You were the most authentic person in the world. You never were anything but 100% you at all times. You had a gruff exterior, but you also had a huge heart and were loyal to a fault. The world will be a little bit duller without you in it. I'll miss you ya jerk
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Randy Przekop lit a candle
Saturday, February 20, 2016
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Thanks Al, it was an honor to be your friend.
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Kelly Hahne posted a condolence
Friday, February 19, 2016
Although our paths didn't often cross, when they did you always made me feel like we were the oldest of friends. Thanks brother, and may you rest in peace.
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Terry Thomas lit a candle
Friday, February 19, 2016
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May Al be at peace.
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Sean Chambers posted a condolence
Friday, February 19, 2016
We always stayed in touch over the years and you always made me feel like I was one of your best friends when we spoke. Reading all the outpouring of love for you I was not alone. What a gift you had for making everyone feel like they were one of the most important people to you. You were one of a kind and I will miss you greatly.
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Mark Sinning posted a condolence
Friday, February 19, 2016
Prayers to Al's family during this difficult time. Al was a wonderful person and artist and we are all saddened by his passing. Find peace, my friend.
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Marcie Lucas lit a candle
Friday, February 19, 2016
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Jakob & Jocelyn DeWeerdt lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Smith Hutchings posted a condolence
Thursday, February 18, 2016
“It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.”
- John Steinbeck
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Pam Burney lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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I only met Al once many years ago, but I know what a good friend he has been to my son Hondo over the years and I know he will be surely missed. I cherish the Iron sculpture that he made and has hung over my fireplace for many years. My thoughts go out to his family and I wish you peace.
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Darrell Molgaary posted a condolence
Thursday, February 18, 2016
I want to send my most sincere condolences to the whole family . Al touched people's lives in ways most people will never comprehend . He touched mine!!
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Becky Bauer posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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So much to say about someone I've known half my life. So many memories, so many laughs, so many good stories. The last time I saw you, you were telling me how excited you were about moving to NYC & everything that you were going to do there. Rest In Power, my friend.
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Veronica Hagan and Keith horchens lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Jane Merritt lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Giovanni lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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here's a candle to a friend of a great friend. to never forget
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John Colombo posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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First off you never told me Al was short for Alfred, which is a pretty cool name, btw. Words cannot convey how much I'm going to miss you. It's breaking my heart to know I'm never going to get another phone call from you. And thanks for making me cry again, and I know exactly what you would say if I told you you that I'm crying right now. I hope you find fun and adventures on your new journey, I would never tell you to RIP, because I know that is the last thing you'd want to spend all eternity doing. LOL. Anyway, farewell my brother. I will always love you and keep you in my thoughts. Till we meet again.
John
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Mike Mance lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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I'm really going to miss running into you. I'll never forget the way you made me laugh just watching you getting into whatever you were getting into that night. You were a lot of fun. I'm really going to miss you.
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Karla Doolittle posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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I'll never forget all of the fun we've had together from our teenage years through adulthood. It was an honour to call you a lifelong friend. I love you. I'll miss you. Always.
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Patti McCandless posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Al, I don't really know what to say yet at the same time I have a million things to say. You've been in my life longer than you haven't, I'm not sure how I'm suppose to carry on without you being there, I am forever changed by this. It goes without saying and you know this,that you are my best friend in the entire world and my world won't be the same without you, I love you dearly! I'm gonna torture you one last time with this verse from the Kansas song we joked about so much.
"Carry on my wayward son
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry,
Don't you cry no more".
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Dolores "Nauny" Kuntze lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Gone way too soon Al. Patricia and I reminisced about you and old times all day yesterday and there were so many good and funny memories. You made us laugh again. We met up after work and went to St. Patrick's Cathedral last night and lit candles for you. Patricia dug up old pics and they seemed like they were just yesterday. What I will remember most about you is your voice...I can still hear it. I wish you light and eternal peace. Nauny
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Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Michael Michalski lit a candle
Thursday, February 18, 2016
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I knew you half my life, my friend. I am so glad we got to reconnect over the past few years. Whether you are aware of it or not - you were an inspiration, and will always be fondly remembered. I wish we had more time, I will miss you my friend and you will be missed by countless others.
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