Alvin S. Autry

Alvin Autry, lovingly known as Pops, was born on August 5, 1930, in Jamaica, West Indies. Seeking new horizons, he ventured to the Bahamas in the late 1960s. In 1971, Alvin migrated to the United States United States, ultimately making a loving home with his wife, Violet. Despite not having a formal education, Alvin was a shining testament to hard work and resilience.

His journey in America initially saw him undertaking various jobs to support his family, including taxi driving and bricklaying, a skill he inherited from his father. Eventually, he achieved his American dream by establishing his very own construction company, channeling his passion into the business he proudly built from the ground up.

On November 18, 2025, at the age of 95, Alvin answered the heavenly call and peacefully departed this life from his Staten Island, NY home. He was a pillar of strength, devotion, and unwavering faith, deeply committed to his family, his work, and his community. Even abroad, he carried his roots with him, contributing to the establishment of churches in his native Jamaica. Known for his problem-solving skills, he was also fondly likened to MacGyver for his knack of fixing things.

Alvin found joy in word search puzzles and old hymns he listened to on family radio, but it was his love for the Lord and his unyielding desire to share it with others that truly defined him. His strong work ethic, unwavering faith in family, and abiding faith shall serve as a legacy, continuing to inspire and guide them.

He leaves behind not only a family that adored him but also a community that held him in high esteem. A man of faith, family, and service, his life was a testament to the transformative power of these values. Alvin will be deeply missed, but his spirit will continue to radiate through the lives of those he touched. The Autry family wish to express their gratitude for the love and support they have received during this challenging time. Let us honor Alvin's memory by echoing the values he held dear - faith, family, and service to others.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Violet Autry, his son Paul Autry, and his daughter Joy West. His spirit is carried on by his dedicated sons, Samuel (Sharon), and Nevil (Margaret), and his loving daughters, Ann, Yvette, Claudette (Austin), Leonie, Norma, and Ulese (Michael).

He will be celebrated by his Grand Children: Rodney, Marlon, Shaun, Deneika, Kishon, Jared, Ava, Maia, Sophia, Rokea, Shakara, Roger, Dillon, Sabryanne and many great-grandkids and cousins, nephews and dear friends who cherish the memories.

Visitation will be held at Casey Funeral Home, located at 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, on November 28, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and again from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The funeral service is scheduled for November 29, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Calvary Chapel SI, 30 Maple Pkwy, New York, NY 10303.

A committal service will follow on November 29, 2025, from 11:30 am to 11:45 am at Woodland Cemetery, 24-32 Highland Ave, New York, NY 10301.