Allen was a 1965 graduate of Friendship High School, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia. He was employed as a substitute teacher until he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1970. He attended Navigator Training School in California, and served as a navigator on C-130's at Forbes AFB in Topeka, KS, the Philippines, and Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS. He served with the U. S. Air Force Reserve in Niagara Falls form 1977 until he retired with the rank of Major in 1990. Allen loved serving his country, and flew literally around the world. He initiated a “Baby Lift” flying babies from Viet Nam to the Phillipines, and was a member of the All Air Force Softball Team.
Al and Carole owned and operated the G. LaRue Sears Insurance Agency Inc. in Belmont from 1986 until 2007. He also operated Al's Trees and Wreaths for several years. He was a former member of the Belmont First United Methodist Church, and a member of the Cuba First Baptist Church. He was an active parent of the Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville, serving as chairman of the Monte Carlo Night, and was active with Archbishop Walsh High School, where he served as the Girls Soccer coach for four years. He was a charter member of the Keynote Chorus in Portville, an umpire for High School Baseball, he played in the Wellsville Softball League, and loved to play golf.
Surviving in addition to his wife Carole, is a daughter, Robin N. Mohilewsky of Tampa, Fl, two granddaughters, Anastasia Rose and Arianna Reed Mohilewsky, two aunts, Belva Burch of Oswego, and Esther Hakes of Williamsport, PA, and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Reed N. Mohilewsky on June 11, 2014.
Friends are invited to a “Time of Remembrance” on Sunday, December 5, 2021, beginning at 2:00 pm at the Cuba First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC, Please consider memorial donations to the Cuba First Baptist Church, 17 South Street, Cuba, NY 14727. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Al was a big man in many ways, but none bigger than his heart. Thoughts and prayers go out to Carole and Robin.
ReplyDeleteDean and I have such wonderful memories of Al. Our heartfelt condolences to Carole, Robin and the family.
ReplyDeleteAl was just one of those guys....like a big teddy bear. He lit a room up with his smile and personality. Carole and Al made the greatest Christmas wreaths I have ever had. You will be missed Al.
ReplyDeleteCarole with an "e" I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a good man. Remember all the good times. I thinking of you and know you will get through this.❤
ReplyDeleteAl was my high school soccer coach. He was a great man and taught us more than just soccer on and off the field. My thoughts and prayers are with Carole, Robin, and all of his family.
ReplyDeleteWords cannot express How heartbroken I am over my good friend's Al passing. I will treasure the beautiful jewelry he designed for me, the yummy buckwheat pancakes we enjoyed at Cartwright's Maple Tree Inn and the wonder times shared with Al, Carole, and my dear friend Marilyn. I will miss you terrible and send all my love to you Carole and love one's.
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