Can't believe this! He was always a friendly guy but we were never close friends. But I remember him pole vaulting during p.e. one day at Euclid (7th grade) and breaking one of his front teeth in half. We were all so upset and worried for him.

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Al as well as many of my other former classmates, both small and great. I remember Al most of all from band and his very good clarinet playing. He was always friendly to me, which appreciated.  I was always 3rd chair, but I have never forgotten Al's unique way of wetting his reeds prior to playing.  Sounds stupid, I know, but it is a memory I've had for nearly 50 years. My condolences and best wishes to his family.