Albert "Al" Iacco

September 24, 1926 - August 6, 2018

Albert Anthony Iacco (“Al”), age 91 of Clare, passed away August 6, 2018 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor surrounded by family. Known for sarcastic wit and humor he loved his friends like family. He was proud of the city of Clare where he served as mayor and on countless boards and commissions throughout the years. He stayed engaged in local events by refusing to retire. He served his country in World War II on the USS Bunker Hill aircraft carrier in conflict throughout the South Pacific. He received a degree in mechanical engineering from Detroit College of Applied Science on the G.I. Bill while working full-time at Beaver Tool and Engineering Corp. where he became vice president. Always interested in new challenges, he and his wife, Ruth of 60 years, bought the Town & Country Restaurant and Lounge in Clare, Michigan where they enjoyed much success and new friends. He also bought and ran the Mount Pleasant Sport Shop in the 70s and 80s. In between, he found time to preside over Clare Little League as its president from 1962 through 1974. He sold the businesses and began selling advertising for the local newspaper allowing him to keep in touch with the many friends he made in the business community over the years. He finished his career as an editor for the Clare County Review always looking forward to that Thursday deadline each week. His wife Ruth predeceased him in 2007. He is survived by three children: Charlene Iacco of Boothwyn Pennsylvania, Dennis (Pam) of Mount Pleasant, and Dan (Carol) Iacco of Midland. He had 10 grandchildren: Joelle (Jerry) Irving of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, Julie (Joe) Wilson of Sarasota, Florida, Jason Wilson of Eagleville, Pennsylvania, John (Kim) Wilson of Heath, Texas, Holli (Nate) Simington of Saginaw, Tiffany Iacco of Lake Isabella, Tammy (Brian) Cassiday of Midland, Anthony (Jodi) Iacco of Birmingham, Andrew Iacco of Ypsilanti, and Joseph (Jaclyn) Iacco of Rockford. He also had 15 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass in honor of Al will take place at the St. Cecilia Site of the Our Lady of Hope Parish on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev Peter Nwokoye officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Cecilia Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the Clare Chapel of the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Friday, August 10 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions in honor of Al may be directed to the Clare County Community Foundation. For those unable to attend, online condolences may be shared with Al’s family at www.stephenson-wyman.com