More detail on this person: LTC (RET) Albert T.
Fragola passed away December 30, 2016. He was
living in Paros, Greece.
Born December 31, 1942 in Pelham, New York to
Albert & Dora Fragola.
He attended Rutgers-The State University, NJ.
Manhattan College, NY. Hunter College , NY.
Texas Christian University, TX -MLA . and
Cambridge University, UK- degree in Orthodox
Christian History.
Al was an avid Aviator who loved flying. He
served 34 years in the Armed Forces: Six years in
the Marine Corp, 3 years active and 3 years
reserve. 28 years in the Army. Al proudly served
two tours of duty in Vietnam as a Helicopter
Pilot. He was the recipient of The Legion of
Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star,
Meritorious Service, and Air Medal among other
awards. Al attended Command and General Staff
College, 1983, graduating with honors and the US
Naval War College in 1995. He Retired August 31,
1995 from the 124th Arcom, Ft. Lawton,
Washington.
Al was also an avid boater, cruising the waters of
the Great Lakes and the Pacific Northwest. He
served as Commodore of the Oak Harbor Yacht
Club.
He also loved riding his Vespa. He formed the
Vespa Club del Mediterraneo while living in
Greece, hosting several Scooter Rallies in Greece,
Italy, Spain and France. Participants came from
the US, Canada, UK, Germany and Australia.
Al was very active in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
He loved God, his family and living in the Greek
Islands.
Al is survived by his beloved wife Ardy ,his
daughters, Kirsten Poteet (Bill ) and Deidre
Fragola, step son Michael Waldon, sister
Geraldine O'Hara (John), four grandchildren and
one great grandson.
Al is buried on his beloved Greek Island of
Paros.
If desired, donations/contributions in Al's honor
may be made to: The Aplastic Anemia MDS
International Foundation. Contributions will be
designated to support essential MDS research.
Your gift may be made securely online,
www.aamds.org/donatenow . Or by mail to:
AAMDSIF, 4330 East West Highway, Suite 230,
Bethesda, MD 20814
Burial information: Greek Island of Paros
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