In 1947, he left his family in Italy and crossed the Atlantic Ocean by ship sailing into Ellis Island. He spoke only Italian and had less than $5 in his pocket. While wandering the streets of New York, Al, God-incidentally, met Fr. Brady of Our Lady of Mercy Church, East Greenwich. Together they rode to East Greenwich where he would live with his Godmother, Maria Ambolosi, for seven years. Always a hard worker, Al first found work digging ditches. Later, he took a job as chief machine fixer for the Textron Company.

With Patina Ambolosi in 1948



On his Harley, in 1949



In East Greenwich in 1951

1953



Posing in 1956



In 1956

• His Journey | 
• The Bachelor Years | 

• His Journey
  • The Early Years
  • The Bachelor Years
  • The Married Life
  • The Children
  • The Grandchildren
  • Children's Weddings
  • More Family photos
  • His Parents
  • His Brother & Family
  • Friends and In-laws
  • Church Friends
  • Post Office
• The Man
• Safe in the Arms of Jesus