Al Dolenti, K3ZMC, now a silent key

Al became a silent key on Saturday, May 12, 2001. He had held Rooster Number 257 since May 7, 1976.

More details will be posted here when available.

Posted 5/13/01

We now have Al's picture and obituary:

Alfred N. Dolenti, a retired electric company worker, died Saturday, May 12, 2001, at his home in Limerick. He was 72.

Mr. Dolenti worked for the Philadelphia Electric Co.

He was member of the Century Club, the Quarter Century Wireless Association, PART Radio Club, the Roosters Radio Club, the Spring City Fire House, the AARP and several computer clubs. He worked with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Preparedness.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Born July 18, 1928, in Bridgeport, he was a son the late Pasquale and Antoinette (Tizzone) Dolenti.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth (Sproat) Dolenti; two sons William of Lynchburg, Va. and David of Schwenksville; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Ralph of Delaware, Louis of West Leesport and Patrick of Phoenixville; a sister, Santina Beckius of Trappe; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Dolenti was preceded in death by a son, John; and two brothers, Michael and Ronald.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 W. Main Street, Trappe. Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Springford/Perkiomen Valley Chapter, Box 13, Royersford, PA 19468.

Updated 5/15/01