As a child, Al delivered newspapers then later at the age of 16 worked at a full-service gas station to save money which he ultimately used to buy his first car, a 1932 Ford. At the age of 17, Al enlisted in the US Navy where he was assigned to the USS Intrepid and fought in WWII. Al always felt the more you learned the better off you were. When he finished his work day on the ship, unlike other sailors who used this time to relax, Al would go to the flight deck where he trained with the flight crew and learned flight operations. His desire and dedication to learn flight operations ultimately paid off as he was promoted to Plane Captain of the USS Intrepid. WWII was tough on Al, during his service he helped fight many battles, witnessed enemy suicide missions, and lost many friends and co-workers. As a result of his service during WWII, he received many citations, ribbons, and medals. Al was honorably discharged on 7-30-1946 from the Navy.
After Al came home from serving his country, he met Esther Graciano at Master Linen where she worked. After dating for one-year they were married at the La Placita Mission in 1950. They first moved to South Gate where they started their family. After a few years they moved to La Puente where they raised their three children; Lorraine, Terrie and Jerry. They also helped with raising two foster children. While living in La Puente, Al worked as a carpenter at Marwin Lumber Mill. Al really enjoyed working with his hands and with wood. After 26 years of living in La Puente, Al and Ester began a new chapter in their life by moving east to Fontana, CA. Al continued working with wood making beautiful pieces such as fireplace mantles, kitchen cabinets, and entertainment centers for his friends, family and clients who wanted custom pieces. After 33 years of living at their home in Fontana, Al and Esther needed help and were moved to Sunrise Senior Living in Riverside, CA. On March 12, 2021, Al went home to be with his Lord and the love of his life, Esther.
Al is survived by his sister Carmen Riebe, Children: Lorraine, Terrie and Jerry, Grandchildren: Shannon, Natalie, Creg, Kiahna, Matthew, and Joshua, Great Grandchildren: Landon, Brooklyn, Aaron, Carson, Alexiandra, and Mason.
Funeral Services will be held at Draper Mortuary on April 12, 2021. Viewing will be from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Services will be held from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Final resting will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park starting at 2:30pm.
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