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Hall of Fame
In Memory of Captain Al Poggiogalle
1960-2008
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Al Poggiogalle, lovingly referred to as “Puggy,” was a devoted husband to his wife Cindy and a devoted father to his children Juliann and Tyler. Al was a dedicated cyclist for many years and he organized and served as the Captain of Team Balance a group of Kraft employees and friends that rode together as a team in the MS Tappan Zee Ride. Al organized weekly group rides for friends and co-workers. Al continually invited new riders to join the group rides and he also 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 when he was struck by a passing motorist. He passed away doing what he loved best, bike riding on a beautiful spring day, and the Southern New York Chapter of the National MS Society lost a “true friend of the tour.” |
