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Albert Lehman Obituary
Albert Ernest Lehman Jr., 68, passed away peacefully at his family home in American Canyon on Sunday, Feb. 26, after a battle with cancer. Al, as his friends knew him, was born on Sept. 23, 1943, in Vallejo, to Albert Sr., and Florence Lehman.
He graduated from Vallejo Senior High School in 1961 and joined the Marine Corps in the
same year, serving honorably for three years. He was sworn in as a Vallejo Peace Officer in 1965. He transferred to the Pasadena Police Department in 1968, serving in
various capacities, including undercover investigations. He eventually returned to his hometown police department in Vallejo in 1973, holding extensive patrol, investigations, and community involvement positions before retiring in 2000 as a captain.
Al lived a very active life even after retirement, bartending part-time at the Relay Club and traveling around the country with his wife, Cecilia, their grandchildren, and many pets. As the grandchildren on these road trips can attest, if there are any historical landmarks on the way to heaven, it is going to take Gramps awhile to arrive.
Al loved sports, and lived to see his San Francisco Giants finally win a World Series title in 2010. He was also a big fan of Vallejo's NASCAR star, Jeff Gordon. Among his many interests, Al loved riding his motorcycle, adopting animals, spending time with family and talking with friends. He will be missed dearly by all those who knew him, and he will be remembered for his years of public service.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Cecilia; sister, Carol Hayman; children, Jim (Karen) McManus, Terry (Illyana) McManus, Jancy (Eric) Watts, Eric Lehman, Raina (Brent Presser) Lehman, Alison (David) Keith; adopted son, Jess Longmire; grandchildren, Jennifer Bliss, Jordyn and Camden Watts, Andy and Russell McManus, Kellen, Dylan, and Daniel McManus, Albert Lehman Jr., and Harrison Keith; with another Keith grandchild on the way.
There will be visitation from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Colonial Chapels, Vallejo. His funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, at St. Vincent
Ferrer Catholic Church, Vallejo. There will be a reception following the service at the Moose Lodge, located at 337 Nebraska St., Vallejo.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Kaiser Hospice Program or to a charity of your choosing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Lehman
TJ O'Connor
March 8, 2012
Many find memories of Al, or Captain at the time. When I transferred to VPD from Oakland PD, Al did and said all of the things to welcome me to my new department. Great man, surely missed by all who came in contact with him.
Jim Phillips
March 8, 2012
What a great guy to work with and deal with on a regular basis, he will be missed!!
Dennis Passalaqua (VHS 1960)
March 7, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Lehman family.
Steve Erickson
March 6, 2012
Condolances To The Family,
I graduated in 63, and like Al who graduated two years before me, went directly into the Corps, he was in his last year, and I was just starting, we shared a couple bus rides from the base to Vallejo. He's a good Marine,and now guards Heaven's Streets.
God Bless, and Semper Fi
Steve
Russ Aubrey
March 6, 2012
I didn't really know Mr. Lehman on a personal level, but had a number of contacts with him while working as the police reporter for the Times-Herald in the early '90s. He was always very kind, open and approachable. I found that refreshing and very unusual, and appreciated it very much. I never forgot him. Blessings to his family.
Carol Malito
March 6, 2012
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you, Al was such a great person and school mate, and such a gift to Vallejo PD. He had such a twinkle in his eyes when he smiled, look to the heavens and you will see him shinning up above,, we are gifts from god and he has reclaimed him to watch over you all
Dave Mustard
March 5, 2012
AL,
I am going to miss you and our m/c rides and you getting yelled at for wearing cec's pants!Thank you for being a part of my life and for all the laughs and advice over the years. IWFFIW. My condolences to the Lehman family.
Jim Ray
March 5, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember him fondly as one of the nicest guys we had the priviledge to know.
March 5, 2012
I send my Deepest condolences to your family and friends. You were a wonderful and nice man. Thank You for all your kind words and always being good to me. I remember you since I was a little girl. You were a good friend to my God Father Richard Pacheco. Rest in Paradise Katrina Wauer.............
Margie Brown
March 5, 2012
My condolences to Al's family. Working with Al was great. A truly honest nice guy. I'm not very good at writing these things. So I would just like to say Bye Al for now.
Floyd Miller
March 4, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Al for such a short time in his life but he was a valued friend, he will be missed by many. The thoughts of many are with you, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anne Grant
March 4, 2012
Cecilia & wonderful family of "Al the Great"
So sorry about your & our loss! I was so fortunate to have worked with and got to know Al at Fighting Back. When he laughed, his eyes sparkled.
May he rest in Peace!
Leslie Johnson
March 4, 2012
My sincere condolences to Cecilia and the entire family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Al was such a great man. My heart is with all of you.
Debbie Karch
March 4, 2012
AL i am going to miss you more than words can say you have always been agood friend kinda like a dad to me. I LOVE YOU AL my sincere alpologys to your familyloss we will all miss you
Charles Brown
March 4, 2012
I will remember Al as a good Officer, a good person and a good friend. He like all good people will be deeply missed.
Mitzi Bennett
March 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about Al but happy that he is at peace now. While working at City Hall he and I spent many times talking about our children and grandchildren plus our many pets, Jeff Gordon , Nascar and can't forget In and Out Burgers.Very nice and Interesting man. RIP Al.
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