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Gustavo Albert Mena

1960 - 2017

Gustavo Albert Mena obituary, 1960-2017, Kingtson, NY

BORN

1960

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. - Kingston

27 Smith Avenue

Kingston, New York

Gustavo Mena Obituary

Gustavo Albert Mena KINGSTON- Gustavo Albert Mena, 56, of Kingston died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Westchester Medical Center. Born Nov. 2, 1960 in San Salvador, El Salvador; he is the son of the late Gustavo Enrique Mena and Celia Murcia. Albert, as he was known in the Kingston community; went to the University of El Salvador and came to the United States in 1981. He lived in Yonkers and moved to Kingston in 1984. In 1985 Albert started his career at Savona’s Plaza Pizza and was very popular as the manager of the pizzeria. Surviving is his son, Benjamin Mena of Kingston, and sisters, Ana Cepeda, and Doris and Sandra Mena. A canine companion Lydia, many nieces and nephews as well as the Savona and Plaza Pizza family also survive. Cremation and memorial arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday August 21 from 3-6 PM. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Church.

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2017.

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LeRoy Winnie

August 21, 2017

I am so shocked to hear my buddy Albert had passed on Saturday. Holding back tears of sadness and to find words to express for Albert. I had a very close friendship and worked together with him at plaza pizza. He was a very hard worker and a very nice person.Albert will be missed and the Lord just gained a very nice soul.To see him and to known him I was very lucky.God bless you Albert" Gus"and to your family .May you be at peace and you can rest! Love you man, LeRoy Winnie.

August 18, 2017

I am so saddened by the loss of Albert, Ive known him over 30 years, he always had a smile on his face and a kind word. You will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

JOSEPHINE Eakins

August 18, 2017

So sad to hear! Rest in peace Al, always a happy friendly guy!

August 17, 2017

Will miss you Albert ! Always a smile and nice conversation for the last 30 years !
Rest in peace my friend
Michael Jubie

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Aug

21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. - Kingston

27 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

Aug

22

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Church

NY

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Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. - Kingston

27 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

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