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Monday Apr 07, 2025

So Sorry to hear about the passing of Al. Great guy and Musician.

Steve Heck - (West Roxbury Mass)

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Monday Apr 07, 2025

Jason, Aubrey, and I want to express our heartfelt condolences to Aunt Roberta, Alyssa, Brian, and our extended family. I will always cherish his well-deserved, constructive critiques of my off-key and under-practiced musical attempts as a young adult. His holiday ‘pie’ visits with Dot were a tradition that will be missed. Sending love to you all during this difficult time.

Erin (Brennan) Nascimento - (North Providence, RI)

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Monday Apr 07, 2025

Al was a friend to all who participated in the local music scene! I remember him joining my mother and me for dinner and being so honored when he first invited me to perform at a Cavalcade many years ago! He was a tireless advocate for all of us local performers! I join the many who will miss him!

Mary Flair Bogan - (Providence)

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Monday Apr 07, 2025

Heartfelt condolences to the family. Al was a titan in both the RI music and labor community. A true master of lifting notes off of a page, Al made all those around him a better musician and a better person. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Alex Lucini - (Johnston, RI)

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Monday Apr 07, 2025

I had the privilege of having Mr. DeAndrade as a teacher for both third and sixth grade in the 60's at Hunt St School in Central Falls. He was a great teacher.

He ran a tight classroom but made learning fun. Occasionally, over the years, I would see him when he was playing in his band. He always remembered my family and was very kind to my mom who he would see when he performed for the senior citizens. Al was a Central Falls icon in so many ways and made a difference in the lives of many CF kids. My condolences to his family.

John Marques - (Marana AZ)

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Monday Apr 07, 2025

Roberta and Family, my heartfelt sympathy. I will always remember Al as a kind, sincere, and soft spoken RIC colleague who enjoyed life to its fullest. Rest in Peace, Al.

Thelma Rocha - (East Providence)

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Monday Apr 07, 2025

Al will be remembered through the "Dukes of Dixie". He gave me a chance to sing with his group and taught me the rules of the bandstand. I will forever be grateful for it. His loyalty, strictness, and love of his fellow man will remain with me always.

Jan Marquez - (Cranston, RI)

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Monday Apr 07, 2025

With fond memories of all the wonderful Cavalcades Al coordinated over the years. Such a loss. Our regards to his family.

Jane Stabile - (Wakefield, RI)

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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025

Many warm memories of Al in the Good old CF teachers union...

Christine Cianciolo -

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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025

Sorry for your loss Brian and family

Kevin Timperley -

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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025

The young man who was an outstanding member of the RIC class of ‘59, became a Rhode Island icon in his teaching, music, civic responsibility and family life. It was a privilege to know both Al and Roberta and my sympathy goes out to his friends and family. Our military family left RI many years ago but those friendships from our RIC years were always dear to me.

Lillian Johnson - (Lawton, Oklahoma)

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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025

Al will be sorely missed! He was an excellent trumpet player, a tireless and effective organizer (think Cavalcade of Bands), and always the consummate gentleman. My deepest condolences on his loss.

Lois Vaughan - (Newport RI)

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Tuesday Apr 08, 2025

Luis and I were saddened to hear of Al's passing. His many accomplishments in his life gave him great joy. I was fortunate to visit him a few days before he passed. We offer our deepest sympathy to all of the family during this difficult time.

Luis and Diana - (Cranston)

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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

Condolences to Al's family!
Al was a great musician. he was very gracious to me as a younger player and was a frequent guest at a Jazz Series that I hosted. I'll remember him fondly.

Joe Potenza - (North Providence, RI)

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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

It is with deep regret that I learned of my dear Union Brother's passing. The annual support of the PFoM by my RI AFT Retiree chapter is a tribute to Al's unwavering commitment to union activism and support for members. It was an honor to know him and to share time with him. To Roberta, Alyssa, and Brian, please accept my sincerest condolences.

Roger P. Boudreau - (WAKEFIELD)

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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

Al a great musician worked with my mother carol for years in her band. He will be missed by all. Send condolences to his wife and family

Denise ricciotti - (Coventry)

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Thursday Apr 10, 2025

Al was not only a gifted trumpet player; he was also a natural born leader. It was a great pleasure to have performed with him throughout the years.

Lloyd Kaplan -

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Thursday Apr 10, 2025

To the DeAndrades (my extended family) with loving condolences. We have lost our patriarch, our "head of the table." Al welcomed me into the family with open arms and kept them that way. Always a gentleman and a guy who wore his emotions on his sleeve especially when it came to his family. Rest in peace, Al, and thank you for always making me feel special.

Deb Imondi -

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Thursday Apr 10, 2025

Our deepest condolences to you all. May you find peace in your memories. We always enjoyed seeing him at the boat show doing what he enjoyed. Rest in peace Al you will be missed.

Joann Corey & Manny Perry - (North Providence)

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