BORN

1947

DIED

2013

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Almerindo Carvalheira Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 21, 2013.

Almerindo (Al) Carvalheira, of Farmingville, NY, passed away on January 21, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Northport, NY. Al led a life of service exemplified by proudly serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 - 1969, during which he received three Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. This dedication followed through his professional career as a registered nurse serving veterans at the VA Medical Center in Northport and also in his 38 years of service to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Suffolk County Chapter 11, taking care of his "boys". Al is the beloved husband of Geraldine (Geri) for over 40 years. Al and Geri had two sons, Almerindo and his wife Tricia and John and his wife Jill. Al is the cherished grandfather of Emily, Joseph, Matthew, Megan, Maya and John Jr. Al is the loving brother of Sal and his sister-in-law Rosemarie and is the fond uncle of several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday 7 - 9 pm and Thursday 2- 4 and 7 - 9 pm at O. B. Davis Funeral Home, 2326 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday morning 9:45 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church on Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Interment with honors at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY

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February 21, 2013

Elaine Hearney

My heart and prayers go out to you Geri. Al was a wonderful man and I feel grateful to have known him. All my Love Elaine Hearney

January 31, 2013

JOANNE STARKS

YOUR LIVING WAS NOT IN VAIN. YOU HELPED SO MANY PEOPLE AS YOU PASSED THIS WAY. YOU WILL EVER BE IN MY HEART. REST IS PEACE.

JOANNE STARKS (EAST MEADOW)

January 30, 2013

pamela williams-lacy

I never got the chance to see you during the last months of your life...I think it was better. I want to remember you as I always remembered you. You were always so nice to me and I that I remember the most. God Bless.

January 25, 2013

NASIMA AHMED

"AL WAS THE MOST SWEET ,KIND AND CARING PERSON I EVER HAVE MET. HE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW IF PEOPLE AROUND HIM ARE DOING OKAY, AND IF HE CAN DO ANYTHING FOR THEM. HE TOUCHED ALL OF OUR HEARTS BY HIS KINDNESS. I STILL CAN SEE HIS SMILE. I LOOK FOR HIM IN OUR CLINIC AND BECOME TEARFUL. ITS VERY HARD TO FIND SOMEONE LIKE HIM AND I REGRET THAT I NEVER TOLD HIM HOW MUCH I RESPECTED HIM ."

January 25, 2013

CeeCee Ramos

You were taken from us too soon. God needed another Angel and you were the chosen ONE. I am honored that I had the pleasure of knowing you. Thank you for all your support, guidance, and friendship throughout the years, years I will always cherish. You will be missed by so many but never forgotten. My condolences to your wife Geri and your family. RIP Al.......

January 24, 2013

Jheri Knowles

Geri, I hope you can find some comfort in the many wonderful memories you have and the love you and AL shared. Rest in peace Al..
Always in our hearts.
Mike and Jheri

January 24, 2013

Joseph Zornek

To Geri and the whole family, it was an honor working with AL and to have him has a friend. Rest in peace Buddy.

January 24, 2013

Rest in peace Al; so happy that I knew you and that you were in my life. Many happy memories on Mayfair Ave. Love, Marylou

January 24, 2013

Frank Serigano

Geri, I am heartily sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

January 23, 2013

Bill Stoddard

My prayers are with you, Geri and your family.
"Welcome Home Brother" one last time.

Bill from VVA Chapter 11

January 23, 2013

Laura Sprance

So sorry to hear about Al. May God bring Geri and the whole family some comfort. He was surely loved and will have a lot of people who miss him.
Love,
Laura and Gary

January 23, 2013

Mae Resurreccion

My heartfelt condolences go out to The Carvalheira family. May Al rest in peace with the good graces of our Lord.

January 23, 2013

carolyn mutell

I have had the pleasure to work with Al over 18 years, well respected man who brings out the best and inspires all. he has left his footprint on my heart I have been blessed to have known him, will truly be missed my deepest sympathy to Geri and family

January 23, 2013

Susan Mehling

It was a honor and a pleasure to know you, Al. RIP. Until we meet again....Thoughts, prayers and love to Geri and family.

January 23, 2013

Susan Mehling

Rest in Peace Al. Knowing you was an honor and a pleasure.

January 23, 2013

Cherrie Gerstner

Al, you were truly a great example of a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. We were all so blessed to have you in our lives. Rest in peace. You will be truly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Cherrie and Gigi, Corpus Christi, Texas

January 23, 2013

Fran Smerz

Geri and family......My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May our Blessed Lord give you strength and courage as you move forward. Al is at peace now but will be there for you in heart and spirit. He will be deeply missed. With deepest sympathy.

January 23, 2013

Edward Higgins

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Carvalheira family, their extended VA Medical Center family and all who've had the pleasure of knowing Al. Nancy and I personally wish Al a safe and peaceful journey.

January 23, 2013

Danielle Laudiero

Al, You will be so missed you are an inspiration to so many. Thank you for always lending an ear and some of the best advice I have ever received . Rest in peace you are and always will be a Great MAN !!!! GOD BLESS !!!!

January 23, 2013

Noemi Morales

You touched many people along the way and I was one those people, may you rest in peace, you will always be remembered.

Noemi Morales Bay Shore N.Y.

January 23, 2013

Stephanie MArcin

"Al from the moment I met you, you were always kind, courteous and committed to the veterans. That saying the good die young is certainly true about you. You will be missed dearly by coworkers, veterans, myself and of course your family. May you rest in peace and I know you will be looking over all those you loved."

Stephanie Marcin (Middle Island, NY)

January 23, 2013

Barbara Albanese

Geri, family and friends: may you find strength and peace in the wonderful memories of Al, my thoughts and sympathy are with you.

January 23, 2013

Beth Brittman

Tremendously blessed to have known Al for more than 20yrs. He is a man of a quiet, steadfast, gentle greatness. A compassionate, caring "doer" of generous spirit and a huge heart...a sharer of warm smiles and humor. A dedicated, committed man who mentored many without realizing he was doing so. Al would come to the aid of another, literally in a moments notice...someone you could count on always, all ways. He will be missed terribly. Deep sympathy to Al's family at this sad time and in the days ahead. Keeping you in my prayers, holding you close in heart.

January 23, 2013

Augustine Sullivan

Rest In Peace My Friend The Veterans Medical Center will surely miss that smile & friendly voice & The Veterans will miss your compassion toward them.R.I.P Soldier

January 22, 2013

Amanda Sokolowski

Al your bright smile, gentle nature and compassionate ways will be missed. Working together with VVA was some of the most defining and rich moments of my career. May you rest in peace. You will be missed by many.

January 22, 2013

Michael Wills

I have had the pleasure of working VAMC Northport 20 plus years.Al was known as a "straight arrow".Al's word was considered 100% valid.This is a tremendous loss for Al's family,friends and the VAMC.Al was known as a highly decorated and respected Veteran.Al touched the lives of countless people in a good and positive way.Rest in peace Al.

January 22, 2013

Michael Wills

I have worked in the VAMC Northport 20 plus years.I have worked in Psychiatry almost 20 years in the VAMC.Al had a reputation as being "straight as an arrow".I have heard repeatedly Al's word was absolutely solid.I was aware Al was a highly decorated Veteran.Al appears to have touched countless people in a good and positive way.Al was deeply loved by his family and friends.Rest in peace.I am sorry you left so soon.

January 22, 2013

Barbara Freeth

Al, there are no words to express how deeply saddened I am. You were truly one of the "really good guys", you cared so much for your fellow veterans, family, friends and co-workers. You will be missed by so many, you left a big hole in this world but I guess you will be filling it in heaven. Loving thoughts and prayers to all who are feeling this tremendous loss.
RIP

January 22, 2013

Jon Kagan

Mr. Carvalheira, thank you for welcoming me into your home for countless meals and events during my formative years. I think of those times so fondly, and I was so saddened to learn of your passing. My prayers are with you and the family. Rest In Peace.

January 22, 2013

Isabel Tolentino

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories give you comfort.
I have known Al for almost 40 yrs (met him in KPPC during Psychiatry residency and then on to Northport). He was a good friend,caring ,helpful and always there to lend a hand -even came to my rescue one day to check and solved problem with our inground sprinkler.He will always be remembered.
Rest in peace Al

January 22, 2013

Jimmy Saccardi

RIP my friend, my mentor and my coworker.
You have touched the lives of so many and will always be remembered as a man of integrity.

January 22, 2013

Colleen Quinn-Condon

A truly good man, who will be missed dearly by so many, may God take him in His arms and always, comfort all who loved him, Rest In Peace, Al

January 21, 2013

Adrienne Coleman

Al you will be missed , thank you for always being so encouraging...R.I.P....

January 21, 2013

Barbara Cameron

Your dedication and passion for the veterans you cared for will forever be your legacy.
I learned so much from you both professionally and personally and will always
remember you as a man who fought for what was right and what was most important in doing the best possible thing for the veterans we care for. Thanks Al for your example and your friendship throughout the years. You will be missed by many.

January 21, 2013

Louise Burns

Rest in peace Al. So glad I got to know you. I am sorry that you left us so soon. Louise

January 21, 2013

Karen Martin

Words can not express how deeply sad I am. I am heart broken. Al, you were the BEST boss, mentor, and friend. I will never forget your support and being there for me when my dad was sick and passed on in 1999. I thank you and feel blessed to have known you. You will be missed by many people but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Geri and your family. My deepest condolences to you all.

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