Albert E. "Al" Sonier
February 24, 1967 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 57) 57 Years Old
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Albert “Al E. Sonier, 57, of Bristol, beloved son of the late Ronald and Bertha (Fitzgerald) Sonier, passed away on Saturday evening, March 16, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital with his sisters by his side due to injuries after being struck by an automobile.
Albert was born in Bristol on February 24, 1967 and attended Bristol schools graduating from Bristol Central High School in 1986. Al, as he was known by his family and friends, was a gentle soul who loved sports. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved to play pool and absolutely loved to fish. Any chance he could get, you could find Al trying to catch that “big one”. Al worked for the Bristol Blues Baseball Team as an assistant, a position that he loved. Everyone at Muzzy Field knew Al and he was a proud member of the organization. The team and the fans will miss Al’s presence at the field.
Albert is survived by his two sisters; Lisa Reek of Wolcott and Lori Blais of Thomaston. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; James Reek, Cameron Blais, Daniel Hanscom, Connor Blais, Courtney Reek, Bethany Reek, Jacob Hanscom, David Reek and Kallie Hanscom. He also leaves behind his great-nephew Christian Hanscom and great-niece Emily Snell his life long friend Billy Pastyrnak and his step-father David Hanscom.
Calling hours for Albert will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, CT 06010. Al will be laid to rest next to his parents privately. Please visit Al’s memorial page at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.
Albert was born in Bristol on February 24, 1967 and attended Bristol schools graduating from Bristol Central High School in 1986. Al, as he was known by his family and friends, was a gentle soul who loved sports. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved to play pool and absolutely loved to fish. Any chance he could get, you could find Al trying to catch that “big one”. Al worked for the Bristol Blues Baseball Team as an assistant, a position that he loved. Everyone at Muzzy Field knew Al and he was a proud member of the organization. The team and the fans will miss Al’s presence at the field.
Albert is survived by his two sisters; Lisa Reek of Wolcott and Lori Blais of Thomaston. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; James Reek, Cameron Blais, Daniel Hanscom, Connor Blais, Courtney Reek, Bethany Reek, Jacob Hanscom, David Reek and Kallie Hanscom. He also leaves behind his great-nephew Christian Hanscom and great-niece Emily Snell his life long friend Billy Pastyrnak and his step-father David Hanscom.
Calling hours for Albert will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, CT 06010. Al will be laid to rest next to his parents privately. Please visit Al’s memorial page at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.
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