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ALBANY - Alfred A. "Al" Casella Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, after living with dementia for five years. Al was born in Albany, the son of the late Alfred A. Casella Sr. and Mollie Sacco Casella. He lived in the area all his life, and was a graduate of Siena College, and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Al was employed for many years as a budget analyst for the Watervliet Arsenal, and he also operated his own tax preparation business and was an Enrolled IRS Agent. He loved casino trips to play video poker, and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Giants.
Al is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary E. McGarithy Casella; his children, Dan Casella of Albany, and Valerie Wilson (Josh) of North Carolina; his sister, Rosemary Colburn (Joseph); his nieces and nephews, Stephanie Brumley (Rick), Joseph Colburn Jr. (Carey), Keith Merrifield (Samantha), Scott Merrifield (Joy), Lisa Jackson, and Kevin McGarithy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 17, in All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those who wish may make a contribution in Al's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 1003 New Loudon Rd., Unit 201, Cohoes, N.Y. 12047. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com
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Karen Heiser
June 17, 2025
Please accept my condolences. I worked with Al at Watervliet Arsenal. In the late 90s a beautiful little dog was abandoned in my neighborhood. Al adopted her and your family gave her a wonderful life! Al had a great smile, compassionate personality and was a skilled professional at work. I'll remember him fondly. He loved his family and I'll pray good memories comfort you as you navigate life without him.
Jim Kircher
June 15, 2025
Mary, Dan & Valerie,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Al. Stay strong and remember all the good times.
Lots of love and prayers to the family.
Jim Kircher
Georgia and John Callahan
June 15, 2025
So sorry Mary and family
Al was a great classmate and neighbor for a while. Gone too soon. He will be missed. RIP Al
Chris
June 15, 2025
You will be deeply missed Uncle Al. You were an amazing person and very brave. Rest easy
Joe Colburn
June 14, 2025
One of the kindest humans I´ve ever known. Love you, Uncle Al.
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