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Al Atkinson Obituary

Al Atkinson (1954-2012) Al is survived by his wife, Michele (Fogo), three wonderful children, twins Rick and Alan Jr., daughter, Colette, and sister, Lynn. Al was the son of Harry and Connie (Anderson) Atkinson and loving younger brother of Dick, Joan, and Harry Atkinson, all peacefully deceased. He loved his nieces, Karen Atkinson and Jennifer Torres, and nephew, Cliff Atkinson, and was a devoted friend to Kathy Atkinson. Al passed February 28th of cancer in Scottsdale, Arizona. Al was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, where his love of sports led him to excellence in baseball, football, and golf. He lived in the Virgin Islands for many years, opening the Barbary Coast and East Coast Bar and Grill, before his family moved to Scottsdale in 1998. He loved his many friends and colleagues in the restaurant and spirits industries, and as a SF native he was a loyal Giants fan to the end. Al was surrounded by his wife, children, and family when he passed peacefully. Full of optimism, passion, and humor...a bright light that has dimmed too soon. For details concerning the Celebration of Life in Scottsdale, please visit [email protected]. In lieu of flowers the family accepts donations to the Al Atkinson Memorial Fund c/o Wells Fargo Bank.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Al Atkinson

18 Entries

Pam Mahoney

March 21, 2012

Dear Lynne,
I am so very sorry to hear of Al's passing. It seems like only yesterday we were all a bunch of crazy kids tearing up the City. Savor your memories. Al will always be with you in your heart.

March 18, 2012

Dear friends of AL, There will be a celebration of Al's life on April 15th in San Francisco. Contact me at [email protected] if you would like to come. Thanks for all your warm thoughts...your words have meant so much in this difficult time.

Lynne Atkinson

March 18, 2012

T.K. Kaestner

March 6, 2012

I was a lucky guy to know Aldo. I worked and played with "The Hawk" in St. Thomas in the 1980s. Conch Parmesan, Bombers, "Shot-a-Clock", it all seems like a dream now. A wonderful foggy dream that included my friend Aldo. Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace.

Ray Siri

March 6, 2012

I met Al when I was about 13 and through the years, both in high school at Sacred Heart and beyond we had a lot of great times and I still have many found memories. He was my friend and my teammate, but most importantly he was a great guy and a good man. Although in recent years we didn't communicate much, I will always have fond memories of the crazy, and always fun things we did over the years. I extend my condolences to his family and friends and I'm sure all of his classmates from Sacred Heart '72 do too.

March 6, 2012

Michele and family and cousin Lynne, I was so sorry to hear about my cousin Al's passing. I will have a Mass said for him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen Reed

March 5, 2012

My condolences to all of Al's family. Terry McHugh San Francisco,Ca.

March 5, 2012

It is with saddness that with express our condolences with Al's passing.
David and Sheila Kennedy
Middletown, R.I. (Mask and Fin USVI)

Michael Hughes

March 4, 2012

Lynn,

You know what I thought of your brother.
I appreciate all the updates I received from you thur the years
On what Al was up to.
As I mentioned to you when we spoke, as you grieve
Please remember the good times with Al, the great times at your home in Diamond Heights and your wonderful and generous Mom.
Please pass on my condolences to Michele and the Family.

Michael Hughes, teammate , friend. Class of 72

March 4, 2012

Michele and family,
I am so very saddened to hear of Al's passing.He was a great friend and a great teammate.I loved playing ball with Al,I loved him as a friend even more.Big-hearted, kind to all,fun-loving,I could go on and on.I will miss
him very much.
John Silverfoote,Moraga,CA

March 4, 2012

Thank you all so much for your wonderful memories of Al. He was my "little brother"...I loved it when people would say " So you're Al's sister" I will miss him so much. He came to SF and we went to the Philly/Giants game last year..I love his family and will miss him so much. I love reading all your thoughts...means so much to me!

Lynne

Maggie Ortelle

March 4, 2012

Dear Lyn,
I'm sorry to hear of the death of your beloved brother. May your many wonderful memories help ease your pain.
Love, Maggie

Nancy Burke-McCarthy

March 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I remember Al from high school and what a great person and athlete. May your hearts stay warm with all of your memories.

March 4, 2012

I am sorry to hear that Al (Big Al) has passed on. I remember
him as a good man with expectations beyond his years.
You will be missed.

Phil Waskey, Class of '72.

March 3, 2012

Lynn,
We were lucky to have a couple of good hours with Al two weeks ago, before we realized how ill he really was. He still had his quick wit and ready smile.
I'll always remember him as the eternal optimist, quick with a laugh, enthusiastic and hard working. Our business ventures in the Virgin Islands wouldn't have gone well without his 'can do' attitude, work ethic and generous soul. He treated everyone with respect, humor and affection, regardless of your social status.
Michele was a pillar of strength in their marriage and was solid to the very end. I'm anxious to relate to his kids what a huge figure he was in San Francisco and to give them the opportunity to meet some of his many friends here
We'll all miss him and this is a great lesson to stay in touch with those you love.
Steve Grealish, San Francisco

I Hill

March 3, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our pain and sorrow give you all the needed endurance to continue to go one day to the next. Psalms 46:1

Rusty & Caron Nicklas

March 3, 2012

Al was a bright spot in our lives when we were all in the VI. Al & Michelle's friendship was one of our most fond memories of St. Thomas. The Barbary Coast, The Coasters, birthday parties on Magens Bay are memories we will cherish forever.
Our love, Rusty & Caron Nicklas

Hill

March 3, 2012

I'M so sorry to hear of your loss,please accept my condolences and remember that the God of all comfort is a refuge and strength during distress. (Psalms 46:1)

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