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1938
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2024
Allan MacDonnell Obituary
July 3, 1938 - June 7, 2024
Carson City, Nevada - Allan "Al" V. MacDonnell, 85, of Carson City, NV, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024 surrounded by the ones he loved. Al was born on July 3, 1938, in Jersey City, NJ. Al was a larger than life individual who lived life on his terms. Al was a no nonsense person with a great sense of humor and generous to those around him.
Al joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and became a Radio Communications Supervisor while in service. After his military service, Al met the love of his life, Carol Ciancio and they married soon after and started a family. Al had a successful career as a Computer Consultant, starting his own computer consulting company, CDI, in the 1960's and was an innovator in the industry well into the 21st Century.
Al was a dedicated family man who is survived by his sons Allan Jr, John, Frank, granddaughters Jade and Meredith, and his sister Mary Jane. Al is preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol MacDonnell, parents John and Katherine, and brothers Donald and John.
Al was passionate about golf, deep sea fishing, baseball, traveling the world, and had a vast knowledge of World History.
A service will be held at St John the Baptist Church in Folsom, CA, on July 20, 2024, at 11 a.m., followed by a "Celebration of Life" for family and close personal friends. Contributions in Al's memory can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Al will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, dedication to his family, and his love for life. We will miss you dad....you were the best. Say hello to mom when you see her.
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Memories and Condolences
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Eleanor Hanley Davina
July 6, 2024
RIP, Allan.
The family house on Hillman Drive will always be the MacDonnell's Homestead
My sympathy to your children and Mary Jane
Bob Silva
July 4, 2024
I worked with Al for many years at the LEDC. He was instrumental in many of the LE data base systems and the CLETS. He was an excellent technician and interesting person. His knowledge of computer systems were significant in making both CLETS and CJIS significant accomplishments. My condolences to the family.
Bob Silva
Jack Scheidegger
July 3, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with "Big Al" at Cal DOJ. Al is a major reason California Law Enforcement have CLETS and CJIS today; the result of which is saving many lives and catching countless criminals. Al knew his stuff and was a great guy.
RIP big guy.
Jack Scheidegger
Carole and Harris Herman
July 3, 2024
We had the pleasure of working with Al on the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) many years ago. He actually saved the project and went on to work at the Department of Justice overseeing the system for many years. He was very well-respected for his intelligence, quick wit and for being a good friend. I'm sure he is happy now with Carol his beloved wife. Rest in Peace Al. Carole and Harris Herman
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