Alexander McCullough

Alexander "Al" McCullough, 83, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on August 25, 2022, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He will always be remembered as a true gentleman and loyal friend.

Al is survived by his four children, Elizabeth (Nick Saracco) Amato, David (Leah) McCullough, Ryan (Taylor) McCullough, and Melissa Hoyt; his four grandchildren, Christopher (Amato), Jacob, Killian, and Charlotte McCullough; his nephew, Ken (Sharon) Lamb; cousins, extended family and countless colleagues and friends. Gifted with a brilliant mind, great sense of humor, and a deep desire to improve the lives of others, Al McCullough definitely made his mark on this world.

Al was born May 28, 1939, to Alexander Sr. and Eva (Benedict) McCullough in Norwood, PA. He was the fourth of five children and their only son. He was raised with strong values and felt the most important things in life were faith, family and friends. Al was athletic and quickly discovered a love for the game of baseball that endured throughout his life. That said, if there was ever a sport that Al loved more than baseball, it was golf. All will agree, some of the best moments of his life were spent with friends and family on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the world. Al's love of golf, undoubtedly, inspired him to live in Georgia and Arizona for long portions of his life. He often said "God didn't put golf courses in ugly places". He has also resided in New Jersey, Kansas City, and had a brief stint in the glacial state Minnesota.

Al was a natural leader with a generous soul. His professional career spanned over 50 years working alongside some of the greatest retailers and shopping center developers in the world. Although he would have never claimed this, Al was a humble legend in the industry, known for his negotiating skills. He loved the industry and the industry loved him back! The friendships and experiences he acquired in the industry will always be the greatest of his life.

Al was a truly selfless man. He never missed the opportunity to share how he felt about the people he loved or to make someone feel valued. His ability to connect with people on such a deep level was a blessing to everyone who knew him. Al was an excellent storyteller with the ability to make his audience listen intently and hang on his every word-whether it was a true story or a setup for a joke. He often said that his day was not over until he made someone laugh. Al was also an ardent animal lover. In honor of Al's love for animals and the unbreakable bond he shared with his best pal Cody, please consider donating to the Arizona Humane Society www.azhumane.org/.

Please join us as we celebrate Al's incredible life! His celebration of life service is currently being planned. Details to be announced shortly.