Albino Angelo Pecoraro, 94

Albino "Al" Angelo Pecoraro, 94, died on Jan. 26, 2015, at the Hospice House of North Idaho from a tired heart and kidneys.

Al was born to Pasquale Pecoraro and Leonilda Ventura (both from Italy) on Nov. 26, 1920, in New York City. He served stateside in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

In 1943, Al married Norma Albertoli and began his career with Upjohn Pharmaceuticals. He started as an elevator operator in the New York branch and retired as Shipping Superintendent at the Washington D.C. branch, where he was presented the Dr. Upjohn Award.

Al and Norma lived in Rockville, Md. where they made numerous friends.

Al loved sports. He played, coached and umpired baseball. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Golf and Little Theater were among his hobbies.

Al was preceded in death by his wife, Norma. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Rutherford (Robert Rutherford); three grandchildren: Rick Rutherford (Sarah Otterstrom), Angie Rutherford (Pete Koson), and Randy Rutherford (Jaimee Hardenbrook); six great-grandchildren: Jonas, Elliot, Leona, Vivian, Addison and Aidric Rutherford; and many much-loved nieces and nephews.

Services will be held this spring at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockville, Md.

Donations may be made in Al's memory to the Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho, 83835.

English Funeral Chapel has been entrusted to handle final arrangements. Please visit Al's online memorial atwww.englishfuneralchapel.com.