He leaves behind his beloved wife Popie, who he fell for when they were 14 years old, together for 79 years and are still completely in love. Popie and Al owned and operated MarCals Restaurant of Middleburg Heights for 41 years and Popie’s Colony Restaurant in Lorain, Ohio before that.
Left to grieve his passing is daughter Becky and son in law Anthony Rossi and grandchildren Anthony and Nina. He will be reunited with his son George who he lost in 2012.
A visitation for Al will be held Monday, March 17, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Trisagion service at 6:00 PM, at Craciun Funeral Home, 14925 E Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 4548 Wallings Road, North Royalton, Ohio 44133. Interment to follow at Woodvale Cemetery, 7535 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130.
