Frank Donald “Donny” Alo, age 71, was born to the late Frank and Gladys “Sis” Alo in Ithaca, New York, on April 8, 1951. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Sue Lafian May 12, 1972. Don was a graduate of Delhi Agricultural and Technical Institute and Ithaca College. He passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, July 20 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York.
Don was a Systems Analyst with several corporations including Dupont, RG&E, and RIT. One of Don’s greatest personal achievements was framing his home in Penfield where he resided with his family until 2001. He spent untold hours with his family on their boat on Cayuga, Keuka, and Otisco Lakes either relaxing, water skiing, or tubing. Don was exceptionally talented on the baseball diamond having been scouted by several major league baseball teams. He was an avid baseball player and coach spending countless hours on the ball diamond with his sons. Having been a letterman in high school in multiple sports, Don passed on his love of the game. He had many favorite phrases and gifts. While at work, he was often asked by his kids what he was doing, and would inevitably respond with one of two phrases: “Making big ones out of little ones.” or “Putting a square peg in a round hole”. Don was a dedicated father, provider, and doting grandfather to his six grandchildren, making sure he gave them sugar and sent them home. He was passionate about his family, personal freedoms, and baseball, and was an avid movie buff who loved romance movies and fairy-tale endings.
Don is survived by his wife, Karen, of 50 years, two sons, Ryan (Carrie) and Jonathan (Mary), six grandchildren, Lucas, Emma, Sophia, Ahnna, Alivia, and Victoria, two brothers, Anthony John, and James Michael as well as countless nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by a third brother, Ernest Robert in 2005. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Don’s life at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport New York, on Tuesday, July 26, 1:15-3:15PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 6PM at the Richard H Keenan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation in Don’s memory.
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10 responses to “Alo, Frank Donald (Don)”
My Dearest, Karen…I pray the peace and love that passes all understanding envelopes you and your family as you transition to life with your beloved, Don. God bless you mightily…Jane
Dear Karen,
My heart is heavy for you as you grieve Frank’s passing. But I also praise God that you will be together again in Heaven one day.
May the memories of your precious time together bring you happiness. God’s arms are wrapped around you in love. He will never leave you.
Love,
Lin
Karen,
I’m so very sorry to learn of this. My heart and prayers go out for you. May you feel the peace of God and His presence and comfort.
I am so very sorry for all of the Alo family. Know I am thinking of, and praying for, you all.
Tracy, thank you. It means the world. Love you.
I am stunned and so very sorry to hear of the passing of Don Alo. My heart goes out to Karen most especially upon losing the love of her life. Sending love, thoughts and prayers to all who loved Don … and who were loved in return by Don. From a long ago friend … Ann Hegarty McGuigan … aka “Oakley” xoxo
My deepest heart felt love and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of your husband’s home going. Please know you and your family is being prayed over and lifted up to the throne room of our Abba Father. Our prayers for you during this time and in the days and years ahead. While I am sure it is very hard, we can rest in know that one day we will ALL be reunited for all Eternity. Please know your fellow team members at BGEA are praying over you all.
Karen,
We are praying for strength, peace and all that you need to navigate this season of sadness. Psalm 29:11 reads ‘ The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with Peace’.
Sending Peace and Love, from your BGEA team associate
My condolences to your family. God bless you.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2Tim. 4:7 (NKJ)
Team Stein
Dearest Karen,
My heart and prayers are with you and your family during this time, You are a precious sister in Christ and you are deeply loved and cared for by your BGEA family, Praying for always!
Karen Vincoy