Al was born in Stamford on February 15, 1933 to Harry and Margaret Scott Lyon. He was also a resident of Norwalk and Madison, CT.
He graduated from Stamford High School and attended Norwalk Technical College. He was a 31 year employee of FAG Bearing Corp. (formerly Norma Hoffman) where he was manager of the Metallurgy Laboratory. After his retirement, he operated Al Lyon Painting Company for 10 years. Al was both an avid golfer and lifelong Yankee fan.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dolores (Laurie) Sansone Lyon. He is survived by his children Kenneth (Lynn) of Norwalk, Richard (Suellen) of Stamford and Sharon Lyon of Trumbull. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jennifer, Alyssa and Matthew Lyon and Dylan Gagnon and one great-grandchild, Jenna Scarano. Also surviving are two sisters, Lorraine Othouse and Patricia Othouse of Florida. He was predeceased by his sisters Jane Lovejoy, Margaret Mary Nunes and a brother Robert Lyon.
The family wishes to thank Vitas Hospice, Dr. Rahul Gupta, the nurses and aides: Nadia, Anjela, Jessica, Minny, Monique and Geraldine for their help, care and generosity.
Services and interment will be private.