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We Mourn the Loss of Auto Trans industry Veteran Al La Rocca

It is with great sorrow we advise of the passing of longtime Auto Trans industry veteran Al La Rocca. He started his long career back in 1958 for ALLOMATIC industry as a Plant manager, moving from there to Windsor Products in NJ as a production Mgr.  Al continued his career at AJAC Transmission Parts in Elmont NY where he ran the plant.  Al ultimately went to work for Precision International and worked there for over 20 years in customer service before retiring in 2005. Al was known for his industry knowledge along with his ability to work closely with customers and co-workers alike. Al was 90 years old.

GEARS Staff

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