Albert M. Falcha, 86, entered into eternal rest on June 27, 2017, at Griffin Hospital. He was the beloved husband of sixty-two years to Mary Lou Cartier Falcha.
Mr. Falcha was born in Derby on December 21, 1930, son of the late Joseph and Maria Assunta Guaratano Falci. He grew up in Ansonia and was a graduate of Ansonia High School Class of 1948. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After marrying, he resided in Seymour for forty-four years until moving to Oxford to be with his daughter and family. He was employed as a carpenter for P. Francini Construction for his entire working career, until his retirement. Al loved to travel and following his retirement, he and Mary Lou enjoyed spending the winter months in their home in Stuart, FL. There, they created lasting memories with many new friends. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities and playing golf. He was a member of the former St. Michael’s Society on Beaver St. in Ansonia where he played in the drum corp. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Seymour and Elk’s Club in Derby.
In addition to his wife Mary Lou, Al is survived by a loving daughter, Judith M. Martino (Gary) of Oxford, loving sons, John G. Falcha (Tammy) of AZ and Joseph A. Falcha (Clare) of Seymour, cherished grandchildren, Nicole Amico (Alex Fiorelli) of Milford, Angelo and Samuel Martino of Oxford, Cheyenne (Alex Baechler) and Dakota Falcha of AZ, Nevada Falcha (Steven Slade) of CO, and Jamie and Ryan Falcha of Seymour, sister-in-law, Annette Falcha of Ansonia, lifelong best friends, Al & Fran Poeta of Seymour, Florida friends, George and Ann Chislett and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to send a heart-felt thank you to Lewis and Patricia Martino of Oxford for their friendship, caring and support throughout the years. He was predeceased by brothers, Samuel, Angelo, Michael and Fred Falcha and Joseph Falci and sisters, Rose Robertson and Mary Macchio.
Visiting will take place on Friday June 30, 2017, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. At 10:30 am, his funeral will process to St. Augustine Church in Seymour for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment with U.S. Air Force military honors to immediately follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby.
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