ALBERT G. "AL" MINETTE

JANUARY 26, 1957 - MAY 31, 2011 Beloved son, husband, father and brother, Al passed away suddenly at home. Preceded in death by father Robert and brother Bob. Al is survived by the love of his life, his wife Neile; his sons, A.J. and Bobby (Chas); his precious granddaughter, Lilyann June; mother, June; brothers, Skip (Karen), Paul (Debbie), Steve (Mindy) and Jimmy (Amy); sister, Roxanne; many nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Cynthia. Al was a driver for the City of Los Angeles Sanitation Dept. Prior to his employment with the city, Al was a driver for Allied Beverages in Sylmar for 28 years. Al enjoyed fishing with his boys, camping, watching Nascar rooting for the 48, spending time with his large family, and working on his '64 El Camino. Al's passion was always baseball. He played baseball for many years, retiring only after winning the MSBL World Series in 1997. Al coached hundreds of children through the years at Granada Hills Little League forming lifelong friendships with so many. And by the way, did he ever tell you--he hates umpires. Al was a treasured friend and neighbor to many and he leaves us too soon, it was a life well lived with love and passion. Godspeed my love. Visitation Friday, June 3, 2011, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., at Utter McKinley San Fernando Mission Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 4, 2011, 12:00 noon, at St. Euphrasia Catholic Church. UTTER McKINLEY SAN FERNANDO MISSION MORTUARY Mission Hills (818) 361-4751