RICHARD ALLIGER Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Atlantic City, New Jersey

ALLIGER, RICHARD JANSEN - of Strathmere. Born June 18, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, passed away March 26, 2013. Dick Alliger is survived by his two sisters, Joan H. Alliger and Nancy A. Foulke; his niece, Deborah R. Pelham; brothers-in-law, Hugh Foulke and David Foulke. Dick was a publicist,...

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I was at my Ski Club's monthly member meeting last night, June 17, 2025, and there was a discussion about the Deauville Inn in Strathmere NJ being sold. One of my ski mates spends a lot of time at the Jersey Shore and keeps up on whats going on locally. I asked him if he ever hear of Trader Al's Surf Inn. He had, and we shared stories about the place and its long time proprietor, Trader Al.

I knew Dick as Trader Al, from when myself and a few friends stayed at the Surf Inn in...

Ken Koch

June 18, 2025 | Westmont, NJ | Friend

My memories of Trader date to the 60's, when he created the Surf Inn. He was my best man when I married & I designed a lot of T shirts for him. What a wonderful story teller he was! And his humor and voice were spell- binding. He was a gentle & loving soul.. I remember his dinners - mystery meat, tons of white bread, his giant , homegrown zucchini & Velveeta in a casserole - few gourmands at the Surf Inn!
He bought & sold model trains, loved flea markets and book. I treasure the "Ranger...

May 31, 2013

it seems like just yesterday, the vehicle was loaded up and we headed across country for another trip. rest in peace "old man alleger"

william bret webster

May 24, 2013 | Melbourne Beach, FL

Thank you for showing a young "radio girl" the ropes. Our time at the radio station was something I looked forward to every week. You have left a legacy of music and memories for so many and you will be missed.

Joanne (Keene) Hall

May 08, 2013 | Los Angeles, CA

For nearly 50 years, we shared our careers and friendship. You were our political reporter at the Township Times, covering events in both Upper Township and Sea Isle City. And then you helped make memories spinning that mirrored ball in the Make Believe Ballroom at WWOC in Avalon. Together, we visited many of the recording stars you would feature in your interviews. My library is well represented with many of your treasured books and reference items, just as our hearts are filled with the...

Larry and Carol (Holmes) Keene

May 08, 2013 | San Juan Capistrano, CA

Dick "Trader Al" Alliger has been a friend of my family's for more than 50 years. Along with my husband Larry, Dick's career in broadcasting paralleled one another throughout Southern New Jersey and by that association I benefitted by being his friend as well. Dick was a unique individual who shared his musical knowledge and his insights into the world of broadcasting and his great love of the history of recorded music. Through Dick's broadcasting contacts we had the privilege of meeting...

Carol Keene

May 08, 2013 | San Juan Capistrano, CA

I knew Dick when i lived in Ocean City...funny guy. My husband, Sandy Wilkie graduated GFS ..1952, with Dick. I lost Sandy 7 yrs ago. we moved here 18 yrs ago for climate & sailing. I bet both are playing music and telling stories!

Joanne Wilkie

May 05, 2013 | Wilmington, NC

RICHARD JANSEN ALLIGER

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