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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