Edward Gene Aliverti

It's been so many years since singing in the Mountlake Terrace choir, most of that time being directed by "Mr. D" but I certainly remember Mr. Al. The positive energy level in any room suddenly increased each time he entered and you felt honored for his spending time with you. Whether it was directing the next song or listening and caring as a counsellor, he did it with sincere passion. Those he guided and helped along the way know that he lead by example and we are all better for his...

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Ed Aliverti. I was one of many that he had a profound impact on.

In the late 1960's the Edmonds School District had a summer music program and I took part in it. One of the classes was a trumpet sectional, and Ed was the instructor. He was the first teacher to ever show real interest in my music abilities and inspired me to continue on in music. I have been a band director for the last 33 years, currently finishing my...

Ed was like a second dad to me when I needed one. I will never forget his professional voice, nor his fatherly voice. I only wish I could have stopped my life enough so I could have visited with him. I love that whole family. I am so so sorry.

I am so sad to hear about Ed Aliverti's death. I was a student at Mountlake Terrace High School in 1966-68. I also sang in the Dynamics . He was my saving grace. He was so kind to me and really was the reason I could go on living in an abusive family life. I will never forget him. He truly gave me hope and a reason to go on. He also had a special place in my heart because he announced a wrestling match my son was in in high school and he had also announced my husband's matches in high school....

Ed Aliverti, better known to us as simply "Mr Al" at Mountlake Terrace High School. I went to Terrace from 1962 thru 1964 and was a wrestler. Mr Al was our voice on the mat. To hear him announce our matches made one very proud. Mr Al was incredible at remembering names. If he knew you once, he knew you forever, he just never forgot a name. I ran into him a few years after high school and he said "call me from time to time and let me know how you are doing. I started calling him once a year...

I grew up in a military family, and as such I ended up in 4 different high schools travelling around the country. When my family bought a new house in Edmonds I was forced to transfer to EHS from Terrace.
Mr. Aliverti not only gave me a ride from 5 Corners everyday but probably pulled some strings for me at District #15 that allowed me to transfer back to Terrace where I was able to graduate.
There is no way I can explain how much that meant to me.
The world will surely miss...

My love of music has truly been inspired by three great men--my dad, my high school music teacher in Petersburg, Alaska, and Ed Aliverti. I will always be grateful for "making it" into the Sno King Chorale and having the pleasure of being led by Ed! Our family all joined his admiration society--and we marveled at what he did for the love of music and the the sport of wrestling in our community and around the world!

We are very sad that this great man couldn't go on and on but it...

My special memory of Ed Aliverti was watching and listening to the Edmonds High School Quire at this one program. My brother was singled out to say, solo, "What a good little boy am I!" Bob graduated in 1957, the last class to graduate from the original high school. I'm not sure what year this was, but I will always remember it! I was approximately 7 years old.

My heart, thoughts and prayers go to the Aliverti family.

My Love,

I remember Ed throughout a period of time. My cousins went to Mountlake Terrace High School and sang in the choir when he was director there. I attended Lynnnwood High School and graduated in 76 and knew him there as well. Both my mother and I sang in the Sno King Chorale for a few years and he was a wonderful director and always passionate about his work, no matter where it took him. I hadn't seen him in years but he will never be forgotten. He brought a lot of care and love to many...