Alfred A. Citro, 88, of Warren, PA, formerly of Wayne, New Jersey, passed away on Friday November 11, 2022, in Kinzua Healthcare and Rehab Center in Warren.
He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on April 26, 1934, the son of the late Anthony A. and Margaret Martin Citro. Alfred graduated from Pompton Lakes High School Class of 1952. After high school, Alfred enlisted with the U.S. Army serving from 1952-1956 during the Korean War, he worked as a civilian contractor with the U.S. Strategic Air Command. After his time in the service Alfred worked for NASA, and later owned and operated B&D Enterprises, in Warren from 1974 to his retirement. Alfred married Sally R. Keneske on Sept 26th, 1960, in California and they spent 62 wonderful years raising a family together.
Alfred was a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Warren. He loved garage sales, spending time with his family and friends, and had a love for cars especially Porsches.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sally R. Citro; two children, Cary C. Citro of Warren, and Amy Lehman of Wayne, NJ; four grandchildren, Anthony Citro of Arlington, VA, Cecilia Citro of Warren, PA, Steffan Peterson and Sophia Peterson of Wayne, NJ.
In addition to his parents Alfred was preceded in death by his sister Marjorie “Babe” Citro.
Friends may call the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East Street Warren, PA, on Monday November 14, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday November 15, 2022, at 11:00 am in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 Pleasant Dr. Warren, PA, with the Rev. Jeff Ewing, pastor, officiating. Burial and military honors will be held in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Kane. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Citro. He was an amazing man & lived life to the fullest. May his memory be a blessing to all of you.
So sorry for Sally and family. God bless you all.
An amazing man. Loved by so many. A fulfilled life. Our condolences to all in the Citro family. Rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man. He and Sally made a wonderful couple. My sympathy to Sally and hus children.
Dear Sally, We were in Florida when we heard Al had died. I am sorry we weren’t able to be in Warren for his memorial service. Mark and I raised our glasses to toast Al at sunset on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. We will see you on Liberty Street soon. With great fondness, Pat and Mark Evans