Al died from cancer which he battled for over 6 years He had just turned 73 years old July 24, 2024. Al was born in Michigan July 24, 1951. His parents were Louise and Richard Manoogian. They proceeded him in death.
Al grew up in Michigan surrounded by his Armenian family. Al has 2 sisters. He moved to California in 1980 with his friend Todd. He met Marcia in 1986 and they married in 1988. Al loved and adored Marcia’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Al helped raise Justin and Alana. To everyone’s amazement he let 14 year old Alana drive his prized 1957 Ferrari Red Chevy. Al had 2 classic cars a 1962 Chevy Impala and a 1957 Chevy Belair.. The cars were always immaculate. His garage was his man cave and filled with his treasures. Al was a machinist.
He worked for Mathew’s gauge for 29 years. Al was a perfectionist in his work, in his home and in his life but he didn’t expect that of you.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
We will continue to tell stories about you.
You truly were one in a million.