Albert P. Caiola Albert P. Caiola, aged 79, died September 25 surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn (DeLaura) soulmates for 58 years; his son, Jeffrey Caiola; daughter-in-law, Laura (Stevenson); daughter, Michelle Caiola; four grandchildren, Brennan, Lia, Naomi and Lucian; sisters-in-law, Norma Caiola and Deborah Archual; brothers-in-law, Robert DeLaura, Gregory DeLaura, William DeLaura, and Joseph Archual; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlo and Lucia Caiola; brother, Joseph; sister, Annita Berardi; and son-in-law, Robert Durr. To his family and friends, he was a pillar of strength and wisdom, always the good listener. To his children, he was a role model instilling humanitarian values. His words were worth remembering and his example worth following. He cherished family and loved gardening, bird feeding, and especially the excitement of casino gambling, trips to Las Vegas and owning race horses at Northfield Park. Al attended North High School's class of 1957 where he was class president and winner of the Manhood Cup. He graduated from the University of Akron and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. He retired as Deputy Director of payroll systems for the U.S. Navy Finance Center in Cleveland after 26 years of service. His leadership and supervisory skills earned him the Department of the Navy's Superior Civilian Service award. After retirement, he enjoyed teaching driver's education to area high school students and he volunteered as a tax counselor for AARP for many years. Special thanks to the nurses and staff in ICU at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital for their compassionate care. Calling hours are Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hennessy Funeral Home, 552 N. Main Street (corner of York and Main), Akron. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Father Norm Douglas officiating. Entombment will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls.