Albert Di Cioccio, Croton FD

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Al was a 47 year member and former Safety Officer of the Croton Fire Department's Washington Engine Company No. 2. Up until recently, Al made it to our firehouse for almost every Company meeting and many other events. He will be missed by all of us at the Northside.

From The Journal News (August 8th)

Albert Di Cioccio passed away on August 6, 2006. He was 80 years old. Albert was born on March 29, 1926 to Giuseppe Di Cioccio and Maria Lucente Di Cioccio in Ossining, NY. Albert married Anna (Anne) Fappiano Di Cioccio on April 25, 1953. Anne predeceased him on February 10, 2006. He was a retired ironworker foreman for Lord and Burhnam Corp. and Local 580. Albert received many accolades for his craftsmanship. He was considered by many as a master of his trade. Albert was a volunteer fireman in Croton for nearly 50 years. Albert was a member of the Croton Knights of Columbus, Croton Senior Citizens and a parishioner of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. He was an avid gardener and New York Yankee's fan and enjoyed traveling. Albert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Albert is survived by his two daughters Janet Di Cioccio Monahan and Cara Di Cioccio LaFleur both of Croton, his son Thomas Di Cioccio of Madison, CT, six grandchildren Sean and Brendan Monahan, Amy and Gregg LaFleur all of Croton and Sarah and Elizabeth Di Cioccio of Madison, CT. He is also survived by a sister Helen Di Cioccio Tandy of Buchanan, NY and a brother Raymond Di Cioccio of Croton NY and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters Agnes Di Cioccio Zarrilli and Elsie Di Cioccio Scuillo and a brother Joseph Di Cioccio. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 7, 2006 from 7-9 pm and on Tuesday, August 8, 2006 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton NY. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Croton, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Albert to Holy Name of Mary Church, 110 Grand Street, Croton, NY.