Albert "Al" C. Armstrong

Albert “Al” C. Armstrong, beloved husband of Genelle Gueno Armstrong for 38 years, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Son of the late Albert C. Armstrong, Sr. and Graciela Solis Armstrong. Father of Edward A. Armstrong, Terri Ann Armstrong, Donelle L. Bruff (Randy), and Donald J. LaGarde. Brother of the late Sara A. Stevens (John, née Steve). Grandfather of Caroline Conner Armstrong, Rachel Bruff Lambuth (Will), Renee Bruff, the late Christopher LeGarde (Emily), and Michael LaGarde. Uncle of Michele Kehres (Bob) and Mark Stevens. After graduating from Warren Easton High School, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Pacific during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He majored in Accounting at Tulane University and coached at Carrollton NORD Playground for 15 years. He worked for USDA Commodity Credit on Canal St. and for the National Finance Center and Michoud as a computer programmer. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), a member of St. Vincent dePaul Society to help the poor, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9007 at St. Angela Merici Church, and the NRA. He had also been a member of Monday Night Disciple and acted as treasurer for many organizations. He received the Order of St. Louis medallion from his parish at St. Angela Merici Church. Additionally, he was a member of Dixie African Violet Society (DAVS) and African Violet Society of American (AVSA) and attained status of Master Judge of African Violets. Amongst his other hobbies, he enjoyed square-dancing (BarNone S.D. Club and Sunrise S.D. Club). A memorial service will be held at a later date. To view and sign the guestbook, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.