Albert F. Sganga Jr.

Albert Sganga Obituary

Albert F. Sganga Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Albert F. Sganga Jr., 60, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 31, 2009, in Sentara Heart Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., Al attended Connetquot High School and graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He honorably served his country for 21 years. Al found his true calling after retiring from the Coast Guard when he began life anew as an educator. He used his gifts of relating decimals and percents to math students at Great Bridge Middle School North, variables and exponents at Hickory Middle School, and "pi in the sky" at Hickory High. Al encouraged all of his students to excel not only in the classroom, but in life as well. With gentlemanly grace he inspired colleagues while serving as a mentor and role model. When not in the classroom, Al enjoyed cruising in his Corvette, hiking the mountains and canyons of our national parks, exploring reefs and wrecks in tropical waters, and futzing around the house. He was predeceased by his father, Albert F. Sganga Sr. Left to cherish his memory are his dear mother, Rose Sganga of Port Richey, Fla.; his loving wife of 37 years, Lori; his daughter, Beth Deir and her husband Daniel; his son, Albert L. Sganga and his wife Anna; and his grandchildren, Sierra, Bryce and Stella. The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses of Sentara Princess Anne ER, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and the Sentara Heart Hospital for their determined efforts attempting to save Al's life. Al's final generous act of giving will be carried out by organ donation through LifeNet. The family is honoring Al's wishes for privacy; services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Grand Canyon Association at www.grandcanyon.org. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Sganga

10 Entries

Michael A Harrington USCG Retired

February 26, 2024

I had the pleasure of serving under Captain Sganga on the US Coast Guard out of Portsmouth VA. For 3.3 years. When ever a crew was sick or injured when it required a medivac off the ship. Captain Sganga always put his crew first a supported me 100%. Doc Michael Harrington USCGC Northland. If someone in Captain Sganga sees this would you please contact me. I have Information that might help you with DIC from the VA for Mrs Sganga. I live in Connecticut just call information for my phone number. Rest easy skipper we'll meet again.

Karen Szczepanski

February 4, 2009

My son had Mr Sganga for Algebra II this past semester. Tanner benefited greatly from his personal tutoring and guidance. As his mother, I sincerely appreciated the personal interest he took in ensuring my son was successful in his class. He went above and beyond the call of duty as a teacher. Through his actions, he taught my son life lessons he will carry with him long past Algrbra II. "When life is difficult - work harder - don't give up". Mr Sganga let both Tanner and I know that he respected Tanner and his desire to succeed and his unwillingness to quit just because it was diffucult. I'm certain he changed every student he taught, just as he changed my son. I'll always be grateful that we were lucky enough to have had him in our lives, if only for a semester. Our thoughts are with your family during this unexpected tragedy.

Laurie DeMascio

February 3, 2009

I love Sganga! You really captured his life and humor in his obituary! Sganga was an amazing man I so enjoyed working with him at HMS and I loved that he taught my daughter at HHS. He was supportive, and quite funny! He dressed so fine (actually gave his wife credit for that) and boy did he love those grandbabies! He will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with all you of and with his HHS family.

Ashley Falls

February 3, 2009

Mr. Sganga was one of my favorite math teachers at Hickory! He will be missed. My prayers are with his family.

Chelsea Nash

February 3, 2009

Mr. Sganga was my trig/math analysis teacher in 2005. He was not only an amazing teacher, but an amazing person. I am so sad to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. He was a truly inspiring individual who will be missed greatly.

Zackary Fuqua

February 3, 2009

He was an amazingly inspiring individual. Celebrate a life well lived.

Kelly Mooney

February 3, 2009

Mr. Sganga taught my son at Hickory High and he looked up to him and was extermely sad when he heard the news of his death. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God bless you in your time of need.

Teresa Arnold

February 3, 2009

Although I didnt know Mr. Sganga, he was my son's math teacher at Hickory High this year. Ryan was sad to hear of his passing and made the comment that he was a good teacher who explained things to them very well. I know all his students will miss him alot. May God Grace you all with peace, and know that he is in good hands. Teresa Arnold

Judy Ridgeway-Mills

February 3, 2009

My heartfelt condolonces and prayers go to you and your family. When someone in our NICU family faces a loss, we all feel that loss because their family is "our" family. PLease remember that I am here for you, anytime you need me. Until then, I pray that God will ease your sorrow during the difficult days ahead. God bless you, your children and your grandchildren.

Janine Hawkins

February 3, 2009

Mr. Sganga was an awesome teacher. Cameron had him last semester for Algebra 2. He will be missed. God Bleass your family.

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