Albert "Al" Lucarelli

Colonie-Alberto, Loreto, Lucarelli (Al) 80, passed away peacefully on
May 9, 2015, at his homewith his loving family by his side.

Albert was born on December 13, 1934, he was the oldest of 5 children. He was born to the late Rochetto and Assunta (née) Garofoli in the Village of Villalago, L'Aquila, Italy. He was raised and educated in Italy. Albert Immigrated alone to the United States in 1950 at the age of 16, leaving his family behind.

Albert landed in Boston, MA. He lived there for a short period of time, before moving to Albany, NY, where he has lived the remainder of his life.

From 1950-1956 Albert worked Zuckermans Bakery on South Pearl St. in Albany, NY.

On September 1, 1956 Al joined the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union #2

In October 1957 Albert was drafted into The United States Army, he was stationed in Fort Knox, Kentucky and ready for active duty. He later received Honorable Discharge for his service, and was sent home due to him being the eldest son and his father falling ill.

In 1960 Al met the love of his life, Genevieve. They were married in 1962 and Honeymooned in NYC. They went on to have two children whom they cherished very much.

In 1996 he retired after 40 dedicated years of hard work with the Bricklayers Union Local 2. Al, has always stayed active with his fellow union brothers, and is an established life member.

In 1997 he started working for the City of Albany as a Seasonal part-time employee in the Parks Division.

1998 After 36 years of marriage, his soul mate passed and entered the gates of Heaven, and he knew one day they'd meet again. Al continued to live a vigorous, independent and social life with his family and friends.

Albert was loved by many and had many interest and hobbies. He loved gardening, especially planting tomatoes. He couldn't wait to share them with everyone. Al's favorite past-time was hanging out with his friends at OTB and betting on those horses, or just taking a stroll at Colonie Center with the friends he called "Mall Buddies." He loved to listen to Luciano Pavarotti,Andrea Bocelli, and Frank Sinatra. He loved his cars, from his first Ford T-Bird, to all his Cadillacs and the SS Chevy Impala he hated to part with. Cooking was another specialty of his, there wasn't anything he couldn't cook, Al loved to make his Calamari (Squid) and his famous Pizza. Everything Al did he put his heart and soul in, his stubbornness, meticulous ways and strive for perfection showed in his work. He was known for his unique mason work, especially building fireplaces. He was so proud that he was one of only a few men that would
climb atop the Empire State Plaza Egg to do concrete work; including the brick work he did on his own house he built and lived in for 45 years.

Albert is predeceased by his Wife Genevieve (Demercurio) Lucarelli. He is survived by (2) children Michael (Judy) Lucarelli and Janine (Jason) Woodard, his (4) siblings Maria (Late Lino) DiPaolo, Giovianni (Maria) Lucarelli, Pasquale (Bambina) Lucarelli, Marcella (Salvatore) Iafallo. his (6) Grandchildren Nicole, Samantha, Jason, Aylina, Dominick and Victoria (Sergey) (1) Great Granddaughter Aeryn Genevieve. He is also survived by many Nieces and Nephews and his Buddy Pasta Fagioli (Nico).

Albert leaves behind his animal companions: Scooby, Saphyre, Ebony, Rocky, and Skyla. The family would like to send a Thank You to the staff at The Community Hospice of Albany County, given a special Thanks to Loretta and Lyndsey for their kindness, patience and support as they helped us ease my Fathers pain and help him find his way home again.

There will be no viewing. A mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 9am, at Blessed Sacrament Central Ave. Albany NY, with a burial at Memory Gardens to immediately follow. Services are to be held for family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Albert's name to any Trustco. Bank to the "Albert Lucarelli Memorial Fund."