Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Cousin Alfred was one of the kindest, caring, and selfless person I had the honor of knowing. I have my fondest memories of my cousin Alfred, when we worked together for many years at my father's salvage yard and gas station. I learned so much from him not only about repairing automobiles but also about life. We had many conversations about our personal lives and Alfred always offered the best advice after listening intently. I remember after we finished working we would go to the YMCA to work out and end up at George' Diner on Coney Island Avenue at which he always paid the bill.. My Big Cousin Alfred was like a big brother to me. He built a workout bench for me that would still be standing today if my wife would have let me take it to our new house when we were first married. He drove me around in his 1968 Pontiac Lemans convertible at times at excessive, terrifying speed. We encountered many harrowing experiences when driving with my Big Cousin. I specifically remember when we were driving at excessive speed and wound up facing oncoming traffic on the Prospect Expressway. Another adventure was when I was riding with him on his bicycle and he tried to make the light crossing Ocean Parkway and an oncoming car missed us by a quarter of an inch.
In my opinion, Alfred was one of the best handball players in Brooklyn. He used to play against me using his left hand, (he was a righty) and would beat me handily. At times I knew he let me purposely win because that's the kind of person he was. Alfred was not only a positive role model but also my best Friend.
Rest in peace my dear Cousin. You will never be forgotten. Love Cousin Tony
