Albert P Dirla Sr., born on October 19, 1937 passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family at his home in Irving, Texas on November 22, 2015. Albert was born in Brooklyn, New York to Frederick and Ida Dirla and moved to Irving in 1978. Albert was a 50 year member of Irving Masonic Lodge and was a Machinist/Sheet Metal Specialist who retired from Southwest Machine Manufacturing Co in Irving after 30 years. Affectionately known as "Al" and "Pop pop", Al loved to be surrounded by his family and friends while camping at the lake or just out in the backyard. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, John. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Dirla of Irving; daughter, Jane Ingersoll and husband Robert of Farmers Branch; daughter, Catherine Hiam of Gilmer; daughter, June McIntire and husband David of Grapevine; and son, Albert Jr. of Irving. Grandchildren include: Gerald and Shawn Hiam of Gilmer and Taylor McIntire of Grapevine. Also survived by brother, Fred Dirla and wife Nancy of New Jersey; many nieces, nephews; and one godchild. A memorial service will be held on December 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 516 South O'Connor Road in Irving. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to PDF.org (http://support.pdf.org/AlDirlaMemorial). SERVICES

Memorial Service

Saturday, December 12, 2015 11:00 AM

St. Mark's Episcopal Church 516 South O'Connor Road Irving, TX 75060