Peacefully surrounded by his family at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Bobcaygeon on October 9, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Mary Niskanen (nee-Aggieri) for 66 years. Dear father of Jo-Ann Sloan (Larry) of Haliburton and Eric Niskanen (Donna) of Etobicoke. Grandfather of Charles Kirkby (Fiona) of Lethbridge, Alberta, Stephanie Robinson (Keith) of Newcastle, Jordan Niskanen and Alanna Niskanen both of Toronto. Great grandfather of Olivia and Owen Robinson, Calvin & Cody Kirkby. Brother of Len Niskanen (Barb, predeceased) , Eric Niskanen (Jean, predeceased), John Niskanen (Leena) , Laila Houston (Peter) and the late Ellen Quinlan (Dennis) and Peter Niskanen (Jenny). Brother-in-law of Frances Pidgeon (Bruce, predeceased) of Bobcaygeon and Mary Aggieri of Las Vegas and the late Mary and Sam Panofio, Joseph and Violet Argier and James Aggieri. A member of the Peterborough Horseshoe Club Retirees; a member of the Knights of Columbus; and a former Captain of the Volunteer Thistletown Fire Department, Rexdale. He will be sadly missed by his Rexdale Warriors family. He will also be remembered by many nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends. Big Al put a smile on the face of every person he met. Funeral Service will be held at the Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre, 356 Rubidge Street on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1:15 p.m. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home after the service to celebrate his life. If so desired, in memory of Allen, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com
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