Alfeo Brusetti

BARRE CITY – Alfeo Brusetti, “Al”, 96, a longtime resident of Batchelder Street, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.

Born on June 21, 1922 in Barre City, he was the son of Carlo and Maria (Gioria) Brusetti. He attended elementary school in Barre and was a graduate of Spaulding High School in 1940.

Following his schooling, Al enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces, where he served with distinction in the Eighth Air Force over the European Theatre during World War II. He was honorably discharged from active duty in October of 1945. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force Reserve for an additional 21 years.

Upon his return from the war, Al decided to marry the love of his life, Doris Gomo, in the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre. They made their home on Batchelder Street where Al lived for 90 years of his life.

His working career was spent in the Barre Granite industry where he spent many years as a master shape carver. He originated the “Deep Rose” carving in stone in the 1950’s and began his own company Rose Art. He retired in 2008 at the age of 86.

Al was a member of the Hedding United Methodist Church and was a longtime leader of the Barre Troop 95 of the Boy Scouts of America. During that period he was recognized many times by the Green Mountain Council for his dedication and instrumental leadership in shaping these young boy’s lives.

Throughout his life, Al had many hobbies and interests. The most important of these included working on his carvings, hunting, camping, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his beloved wife Doris; his daughter Carolyn; two sons Carl and his wife, Marjorie, and Richard, all of Barre. He also leaves two grandsons Christopher and his wife, Joy, and their four daughters, Craig and his wife, Jen, as well as his granddaughter Carla.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Iside Brusetti.

A service to honor and celebrate Al’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. Interment will follow in the Hope Cemetery in Barre. There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions in Al’s name may be made to the Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre, VT 05641.