Birth date: Sep 21, 1932 Death date: Dec 15, 2020
Albert (Al) Joseph Gravallese was born in Boston, MA September 21, 1932 while residing in Medford, MA. He also lived in Winchester, MA, San Diego and Oakland, CA, Cincinnati, OH, as well as Washington, DC; Arlington, Leesburg, and Read Obituary
We were saddened to learn of Al’s passing just today. We have so many wonderful memories of times together at Bryce Resort. John installed the wiring for their home her at Bryce. I enjoyed many rounds of golf with Ginny and Happy Hours as well in the Copper Kettle. Our prayers and condolences to you Ginny and God’s blessings. Thanks for the memories! Love, Karen and John McInteer
So sorry to learn about Al's passing, he will be missed, but he had done a lot to give back to the world he lived in! He will be remembered fondly! Rita and Irv Liptz
I am a brother Knight to Al. A good and giving man. God bless his family.
Matt Zolbe
John and I send our condolences to Ginny, and to Al's family. He was a very special person, and we will miss him.
John and Ann Wildnauer
My deepest sympathy for the passing of Al. Your family is in our prayers and hearts in this hard time. Love to all, The Conway Family
My thoughts and prayers go to you, Ginny, and your family at this sad time. What a terrific guy Al was and will always be in your hearts. Love to you , Vivian Bolt
I got to know Al when I moved to River Creek in 2015. He was not content to just take things the way they are but to challenge in a creative way. We spent time sharing a glass of wine (white not red) talking about the community he loved, how things could be made better and life in general. These were always encouraging and uplifting sessions.
Al could always be counted on to turn to and ask for his ideas and opinions on how things could be better. He had a knack of looking not just at a problem but in a wider way. His input was measured and respected. We did not always agree but I had tremendous respect for him.
After the Covenants Committee was reconstituted largely through his efforts, he was the "fount of knowledge" that all members turned to for advice and often final decisions. Although Al respected the rules, he was willing to put a human touch to some decisions that came from his large heart.
We will miss Al but never forget him. He is one of those people who leave his mark on anyone who had the good fortune to meet or work with him. My sincerest thoughts are with Ginny and the family, Requiem in Pacem.
Richard Kuziomko
I had the honor of knowing and working with Al for about fifteen years in the 1990s and 2000s. In addition to our corporate relationship, I also had the honor of working with him on activities associated with the Society of American Military Engineers, a professional organization we both valued tremendously. He was more than a corporate partner or work acquaintance, I considered him a valuable mentor, and both he and Ginny dear friends. We shared mutual roots in Massachusetts which provided a convenient reference point for stories and discussion, and we spent many, many hours together, not only discussing business and work related activities, but also important parts of our personal lives. I recall with much happiness the many personal get-togethers we had with both he and Ginny. I am deeply saddened to see that he has passed and my heartfelt condolences go out to Ginny and his entire family. Rest in peace Al, I will always remember you. You are a good man!
Tony Leketa
I had the pleasure of working with Al on various River Creek projects. He was the best kind of volunteer because he not only had strong opinions, he was willing to get his boots dirty puting in the work to implement them. He gave tirelessly. If he thought the community leadership was on the wrong track, he'd tell you in no uncertain terms, but would always end his sometimes cutting remarks with a little grin or a pat on the back because it was never personal and always about building a better place to live. And after reading the touching obituary, I now appreciate Al's humility. In a time where many will brandish their resume as a justification to accept their point of view, that wasn't Al's play. It was well known that Al "had an engineering background," but that was the extent of it. He never waived his impressive degrees or momentous professional accomplishments around. Instead, he let his work as a volunteer speak for itself. And it spoke loudly. River Creek lost a lion. Other than (perhaps) the developer, no one has given more to our community that Al. And we are all better for it. May Al's memory be a blessing to all that knew him.
