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Of Forest Hills, age 80, on Sunday, December 30, 2007. Al was a WW II Veteran and a retired employee of Continental Can Co. in West Mifflin. Al was an avid skier and golfer and he was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge #141. Beloved husband of Florence M. (Petrina) Turkovich for 54 years. Loving father of Janice Raffa (husband, Leonard), Cynthia Trusky (husband, Francis) , all of Rosslyn Farms, Kevin (wife, Marcia) of McCandless and Albert P., Jr. of Forest Hills. Grandfather of Stephen and Chelsea Raffa; Abigail and Zachary Trusky; Luke and Mark Turkovich; brother of the late Edward Turkovich. Friends welcome Tuesday, New Years Day, 2-4 & 6-8 pm, at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Church on Wednesday at 10 am. Burial with Military Honors in Monongahela Cemetery.
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17 Entries
January 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thankfulness for the good times and let the blessings of love surround you always.
Mary Podrebarac and John, Sonya, Melany, Melissa & Anthony Podrebarac
Sophia Kern
January 5, 2008
Dear Flo and family,
I send our most heartfelt sympathy to you and all of the family. He will be missed. I will always remember his smile and laughter. He was like a little brother to me.
Love,
Sophia and Richard Kern
Margie Telban
January 2, 2008
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. I will always think of him with that beautiful big smile...I extend my heartfelt sympathy to his wonderful family & may God give you comfort during this time of sorrow. My thoughts & prayers are with you...
Ron Petrina
January 2, 2008
May I express my sincere sympathy to Aunt Florence,Janice,Cindy, Kevin & Al.You're all in my thoughts & prayers.Uncle Al will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.He was a great Uncle, but will be most remembered for being a good man.
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Heather Ford
January 2, 2008
I met Al a few months ago and was touched by his sincerity, kindness and good nature. He was a lovely person and truly a joy to have met. My deepest sympathy to his family and my dear friend, Mary Lou Frollo.
John & Ljubica Hlacar, and family
January 1, 2008
Dear Florence, Janice, Cindy, Kevin and Al. We just wanted to express our sincere condolences. Al was a lot of fun to have around. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Linda Passatore
January 1, 2008
Jan, Cindy and families,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Marty(Tim) & Donna Welsh
January 1, 2008
We are so sorry to about your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time. I'll remember Al as a friendly neighbor who was always willing to lend my parents a hand on Geisler Drive.
Beth Blackhall
January 1, 2008
Cindy and family,
we are very sorry for your loss, please know you are in our prayers.
Beth Blackhall and family
Dottie & Arnie Rohrer
December 31, 2007
Dear Florence, Janice, Cindy, Kevin and Al:
So sorry to hear about Al.
You are in our prayers in this time of sorrow.
Amy Tarantini
December 31, 2007
Dear Aunt Florence, Janice, Cindy, Kevin and Al,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Sincerely, Mark, Amy and Mia Tarantini
Dennis Roberts
December 31, 2007
So sorry to hear about your Dad - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Darlene and Denny Roberts
Mary Ellen (Bukovac) Hamrock
December 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Brown-Treusch
December 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darlene Palermo
December 31, 2007
Dear Aunt Florence, Janice, Cindy, Kevin and Al,
We are saddened to hear about Uncle Al. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and your families. We will always remember the fun times when Big Al was around!
Love Darlene and Peter Palermo and Family
leslie stokan
December 31, 2007
Jan,
So sorry to hear about your Dad - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leslie, Doreen, Joan, Carol, Suzanne, Deb, Gerry and Susan at Highmark.
Douglas Suhan
December 31, 2007
Please accept our condolences and know that the thoughts and prayers of our family is with you and your family during this time of loss.
The Doug Suhan Family
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