Alfred N. "Al" Cervi

Alfred Cervi Obituary

Cervi, Alfred N. "Al"
Brighton: November 9, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth; son, Allen (Sandra) Cervi; daughters, Kathleen Cervi and Marcia Mundrick; grandchildren, Meredith, Matthew, Ian and Lauren Cervi; many nieces and nephews. Al was a player-coach in the NBA and inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. For 25 years, the Al Cervi Basketball Camp was well known in the region.
Friends may call Thursday, 2-4, 6-9 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:30 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 601 Edgewood Ave.. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Heritage Christian Services, 349 W. Commercial St., Suite 2795 East Rochester NY 14445 or Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Rd. S., Rochester NY 14623. Friends are invited to bring a written memory or photo of Al for the family's Memory Book. To light a candle in memory visit www.anthonychapels.com .
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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Nov. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Cervi

12 Entries

Rich Levenson

April 11, 2017

I waited the head table at Al Cervi's week long basketball camp held on the grounds of Camp Eagle Cove. Al and the other senior staff made my "job" too much fun with endless stories and sports trivia question challenges - Billy Hackett was almost as good as Al on those questions - and I enjoyed and learned watching their clinics. I think about him often, especially his stories about toughening up Dolph Schayes!

Cherie (Heier) McGuire

December 2, 2009

Kathy,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. Although I have not lived in the Rochester area for many years, my family is still there and told about your loss when I was "home" for Thanksgiving. I am very sorry to hear the sad news.
When I think of you I remember not only BHS adventures but also getting together in the Fourth Lake area when your Dad had the basketball camp there and my family was across the Lake.
Sincerely,
Cherie(Heier) McGuire

November 22, 2009

Thank you Al Cervi for your life and helping to make Rochester a Pro Basketball town during the 40-s and 50's...miles burke

Mickey Record

November 12, 2009

To the Cervi family;
Thank you so much for sharing Mr. Cervi with me and thousands of other "campers", the memories of Camp Eagle Cove and Hobart are some of the greatest times of our lives. Coach taught us many of life's lessons,especially family, committment, and most of all intensity. He had a passion for sports that he instilled in us all.He'll have God working harder soon. Bless you all. Mickey Record

Ron Mack

November 11, 2009

To all Cervi's
What a joy and pleasure to have known Al since 1954. A wonderful family man and husband. True to himself and to everyone he asociated with over the years. A wonderful sense of humor and compassion for people. His competitive nature was summed up in Goerge Mikan's book which he was quoted "I would rather beat Cervi than eat."
Thanks for the cherised memories Al. And all the best to all you Cervi's who adored him.
Ron Mack

Karen Emerson

November 10, 2009

Marcia and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I will not be in town this week and will miss the service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Karen Emerson

Madonna Shirley

November 10, 2009

Mrs. Cervi,

I remember all the times that you and Mr. Cervi would come to our home to visit and the times we came to your house. We always felt special whenever we saw you and Mr. Cervi. He would tease us and make us laugh.

I was just thinking about Mr. Cervi yesterday before I heard the news of his passing. Please know so many people have wonderful memories of both of you together and please accept my deepest sympathy to you, your children, and grandchildren.

Madonna Shirley

Nancy Tesoro

November 10, 2009

To All the Cervis,

We were so sorry to learn of Al's death. Just thinking of him brings back some great memories of when the boys went to Al Cervi Camp (and didn't shower all week!). We always enjoyed the time we spent with him. Miss you all!

John and Nancy Tesoro and family

Fred Costello

November 10, 2009

Growing up in Syracuse, I went to all the Nats games and Al was my favorite.
Imagine how proud I was to be inducted into the Walk Of Fame with my boyhood hero! And what a great sense of humor he had.

David Woodworth

November 10, 2009

Ruthie,
You and Al were always so special to our family. I have so many wonderful memories. Thanks to both of you for always welcoming us into your home and life. As Sherrie mentioned, thinking about Al puts a big smile on my face. I also hope he, June, Woody and Lori are catching up on old times.

All my love and blessings.

Dave Woodworth

Roger Worboys

November 10, 2009

A few years ago I met the coach. There are so many wonderful stories of our freindship. My Mother was in her 90s, she was so excited that I had met Al. She asked me to tell him that she and my Father went to all the Nationals Sunday games. They sat under the basket and cheered for Al. I told him and he replied with a twinkle in his eye "tell her I heard both of them".
She was delighted. God Bless.

Sherrie Scheiwiller

November 10, 2009

Ruthie,

My heart is heavy for you and the family. Thinking about the "good old days" with Al puts a smile on my face. I'm sure June and Woody are welcoming him Home!

With heartfelt prayers!

Sherrie

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