Pastoral: aka. - knuklehead, aka. - hey you, aka. - gramps, aka, - luddite, aka. - apostate, aka. Al Debelak, F. Allan Debelak, Frank Allan Debelak. He is survived by his wife Karen Riccio who married him despite his antics and ceaselessly continued to do so though many folks thought she might be a bit mistaken. Jamela Debelak, who is able to see through his bull and always accept his antics, Jamie Scythes the best person a father would want to be with his daughter, EmmyLou who simply lit up his life. Brother Chuck (Helene) who taught him about grace and excellence though they never really heard it from him. brother Dale (Judy) who was alway in his heart and mind. His aunt Joanne who sponsored him at his baptism and whose love was always held close. Beverly Bennett who let her daughter marry someone who was at least one 'in the right direction.'
His life was blessed by so many people who simply were present to help him see the glory of life no matter how it looked or acted. He was graced by colleagues who could laugh and cry and stand up for the welfare of all and then, put it to life. He was inspired by the children who really only knew him as pastor al - because who can really pronounce Debelak.
He was mostly an anonymous presence who cherished the unlimited creativity of God that appears everyday in the midst of what most might call nothing at all.
He had a sweet tooth - loved to cook for friends- always thought we could do more to comfort mother earth - even as too many wanted to abuse her. He was so supportive of a woman's right to choose he saw each day of volunteering as possibly his last.
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