Alfred W. Irving was born in Concord, except for his time in the service he lived in the Concord area most of his adult life. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served over 30 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard combined. During his military service, Al traveled extensively and lived in many different places, experiences that became an important part of his life’s story. In 1973, he returned to New Hampshire to settle down and raise his family.

He had a special love for dogs, particularly his beloved Zoey, who came to him as a persnickety rescue yet was a faithful companion and brought him tremendous joy for the last six years. Those who knew Al will remember him for his great sense of humor, his quick wit and his unmistakable ability to always have a comment ready. His smile, laughter and presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Al dedicated 30 plus years of his life working for the State of New Hampshire as a State Police Dispatcher as well as a Licensing Officer. He always had a knack for numbers; this served him well as a coder in the military and as a State Police Dispatcher. When a Trooper would call in a VIN number, Al would remember it without having to write it down.

Al had a lifelong love of sports and enjoyed coaching youth soccer and baseball, sharing his enthusiasm and encouragement with young athletes. One of his greatest joys was supporting his grandchildren in their sports and activities. He attended as many games as possible and could always be counted on to cheer them on from the sidelines. He was also an avid New England sports fan, especially when it came to the Boston Red Sox. Al loved music and dancing. If there was a wedding or party, you would find him dancing with a partner.