Beaver Falls Mourns Loss of Prominent Businessman Al Tripodi, Age 96

The Beaver Falls community is mourning the loss of a prominent businessman. Al Tripodi – founder of the Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union, formerly known as the B & W Federal Credit Union – passed away last week. Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak spoke with  Al’s son – Jim Tripodi – about his father’s legacy…

Jim talked about how many people’s lives were touched by his father during his long career…

Jim talked about his father’s loyalty…

 

Jim tells us that family meant everything to his father…

Jim told us the story of how nearly 20 years ago, his father stopped traffic to pick up a dime off the street…

Jim also told the story of when he was a little boy how his father showed compassion to those in need…

Al Tripodi, who lived in Patterson Heights, was 96 years old.


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