Al Poggiogalle

In Memory of Captain Al Poggiogalle
1960-2008

Al Poggiogalle was a devoted husband to his wife Cindy and a devoted father to his children Juliann and Tyler. Puggy" was a dedicated cyclist for many years. He rode tirelessly in many organized rides and group rides with friends. Al organized and served as the Captain of Team Balance - a group of Kraft employees and friends that rode together as a team in many organized rides in the NY Metro area, including the MS Tappan Zee Ride. He also organized weekly group rides for friends and co-workers. He continually invited new riders to join the group rides and offered tips on how to ride safely within groups. Al was the glue that held a diverse group of cyclists together for many years. As an employee of Kraft Foods, Al was instrumental in coordinating Kraft's participation as the host site for the MS Tappan Zee ride for many years. In addition to cycling, Al was an avid and highly skilled skier. As with cycling, Al organized many informal group ski trips, building a group of ski buddies and keeping the group together. On June 12, 2008, Al Poggiogalle was cycling with a friend in Dutchess County. He was struck by a passing motorist. He passed away doing what he loved best bike riding on a beautiful spring day.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• MS Tappan Zee Ride
• National MS Society

[bin25tan]

Thanks for sharing - Al will be missed.

Thinking of you

David