Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Jan 23, 1943 - Oct 20, 2025
Al was a fine man. I enjoyed interacting with him at the club and on the course. I will miss him. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
gary harden
October 29, 2025 | Friend
Pat, Susie, David & family, Al was always ready with a smile or a humorous story and a hug. We so enjoyed our times with Al and the family. We pray that the memories of your precious Dad comfort you during this time. I know the Lord will carry you through this journey. We love you and lift you all up in prayer. God bless all.
Joel and Laura Benzing
October 27, 2025 | CastleRock, CO | Friend
Pat and Family,
It is with sadness that I read Al's obituary. Al and Pat have been wonderful friends and strong supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland County. Supporting the Club in the annual Golf Tournament and buying raffle tickets.
Over the last year as I was recovering from cancer, Al became a frequent visitor at my house as we worked together on how to use used computers for the Club kids. Al became an example to me of someone that spent his whole life...
Jack Weller
October 27, 2025 | Shelby, NC | Friend
I am so very saddened at your loss. Sending much love to all of you.
Charlotte Hicks
October 26, 2025 | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Friend
I will miss Al and his lively spirit. I am honored to have known him. Pat, thinking of you and your family.
Sheila Lacks
October 25, 2025 | Charlotte, NC | Coworker
Thinking of you, Pat, and your family.
Bob and Bede Roberts
October 25, 2025 | Shelby, NC | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always.
Ralph Martinez
October 24, 2025 | Cherryville, NC | Friend
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Jean Lynch
October 22, 2025 | Fayetteville, NC | Friend
Susie, David & family, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We pray the memories of your precious Dad comforts your sadness. I know the Lord will carry you through this journey. We love you and lift you all up in prayer. God bless all.
Sue & Joe Pasquarell
October 22, 2025 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
Alfred “Al” Taranto, 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia.Born in Passaic, New Jersey, to Gizella Roth and Alfred Taranto, Al grew up surrounded by his close-knit Italian-American family before moving to North...
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