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- November 9, 2013
Alfred D. Ligammari, Sr.
Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS —
Alfred D. Ligammari, Sr., 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at his residence while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew "Jack" and Mary (Cumbo) Ligammari.
Alfred was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. During World War II, he served in the United States Army with the 82nd Engineers Combat Battalion from February 6, 1943 until his honorable discharge on December 21, 1945. He participated in the campaigns of Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland and was awarded a European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Croix de Guerre, a Good Conduct Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal among many others. On January 11, 1947, he married Leonora M. (Cerminara) Ligammari at the former Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mrs. Ligammari predeceased him on April 26, 2002. Alfred was a member of the OPCMIA #173 (Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association) with whom he served as secretary-treasurer. During the late 50's, Alfred worked on the Niagara Power Project. From 1959 until the mid 1970's, he worked for the Niagara Falls Board of Education in their Trades Dept., and from the mid 1970's until his retirement in 1985, Alfred was employed by the City of Niagara Falls as a housing inspector.
Alfred was an avid bowler and golfer. He was a member of the National Bowlers Association, served as an officer for the Niagara Falls Golf Club at Hyde Park Golf Course, where he once aced a hole-in-one, and was a co-founder of the annual Anchovy Invitational Golf Tournament, held annually at HPGC for over thirty years. Golf was his true sports passion. This past summer, Alfred golfed his last few times at Hyde Park with his older brother, Nicholas, and his younger brother, Andrew. Alfred was also very active in several other local organizations which included, serving as first president of the Local Civil Service Employees Association, an umpire in the Hyde Park Little League Zone 3, the Niagara Men's Service Club at John Duke Center. Al, Sr. was a longtime member of the National Rifle Association and an award winning competitive handgun marksman, a member of the 82nd Engineers Combat Battalion Association and past 3rd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus.
In his leisure time, Alfred also enjoyed painting and drawing. His paintings were on display at an art show at the Niagara Falls Public Library in 2012. He was a gifted musician who played the banjo, mandolin, guitar, ukulele, upright bass and tuba. Above all, Alfred will most be remembered as a dedicated family man to the entire Ligammari and Cerminara families. He was especially proud of his family's accomplishments, and of the fact that all of his children attended college.
Mr. Ligammari is survived by his three children, Michelle R. Ligammari, Andrew A. Ligammari and Alfred D. (Lynn) Ligammari, Jr., all of Niagara Falls, NY; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; his daughter-in-law, Virginia Ligammari; three siblings, Nicholas (late Elizabeth) Ligammari, Frances (Salvatore) Bruno, both of Niagara Falls, NY and Andrew (Beverly) Ligammari of Florida; his beloved companion, Patricia Greiner; as well as several nieces, nephews, great- nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by three sisters, Anna (late William) Jullian, Rosemary (late Alfred) Albion, Stella (late Robert) Stott; and one brother, Joseph (late Concetta) Ligammari; and one grandchild.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1-4 PM and 6-9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Wednesday, November 13th at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Vincent De Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 North Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Andrew Lauricella officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094.
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.
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Abt 1924 - 2013 (~ 89 years)