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Alfred Reale Obituary
Born in Meriden on Sept. 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Rocco and Marianne (Zeldabelvisa) Reale and had been a lifelong Meriden resident. He graduated from Meriden High School and was employed by Johnny Barton Liquors in North Haven, retiring in 1994. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, a member of the American Legion and was an avid Red Sox fan.
Besides his wife of 56 years, he is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Michalski and her husband, Evart, of Middletown; two sons, Mark Reale, of Meriden and Dr. Michael Reale and his wife, Lynn, of Wethersfield; three grandchildren, Justin Michalski and Andrea and Alyssa Reale. He is also survived by one sister, Josephine Kaminski; one special brother-in-law, John Wiernasz; many nieces, nephews, cousins and several life-long friends. He was predeceased by four brothers, Louis, Sam, Joseph and Rocco; and three sisters, Julia, Rose and Emma.
The Reale family would like to thank Dr. Gary Tansino, Dr. Bruce Brumberger, their staff, and the infusion staff at MidState Medical Center for the loving care given to Alfred for many years.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial to be held on Friday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Burial with Military Honors will be in Calvary Cemetery in Middletown. Friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden 06450, on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Ave., Meriden, CT 06451 or to St. Jude Children Hospital, P. O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950.
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for Alfred Reale
February 20, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.. Mr Reale had been a customer of ours for many years. He will truly be missed.
The staff at Zoel's Body and Auto Center
Diane McGowan
February 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Thinking of you all. Love, Diane and Nick McGowan
Ben and Lydia Tiezzi
February 16, 2012
Dear Loretta and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband/father.."Blackie", as we all called him way back when, will always be remembered from our times around Springdale and Columbus Park..God bless him and may he forever rest in peace.
David/Gina Grodzicki
February 16, 2012
Our condolences to Al's family. He was a life long friend of my Mother and her family especially her brothr, my Uncle Al Seriani. My Mom would see Al each week at the Saturday evening vigil mass at Mount Carmel.
Frances Biafore-Gailfoil
February 16, 2012
Loretta, I am so sorry to hear about Al. My love to you and your family.
Marianne Schwartz-Ticino
February 15, 2012
Cindy and family, sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Lynne Nerbonne Zampano
February 15, 2012
Michael, Lynn and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. May God bless you and keep wonderful memories of him alive to ease your pain.
February 15, 2012
Cindy and Evart my condolences to you and your family for the lost of your father..Donna Impronto, Port St Lucie Fl.
Joseph Dwyer
February 15, 2012
My sincere condolences to your Family.
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