Our hearts are saddened with grief over the loss of our former neighbor and good friend "Big Al". He was my model for growing old gracefully and I will miss his great sense of humor and the jokes he would tell us. When we would visit our benches at Elizabeth Park, after stopping off at Frieda's bench, we would often stop over for a short visit with Al. We loved him as a neighbor and as a friend and still talk about his 95th birthday celebration which was a great honor. All in attendance heard how wonderful he was to both family and friends. That was an occasion often given after a person's death but Al got to hear how he affected so many lives while he was still alive. I want to public ally thank his sons for making that celebration possible. My wife and I loved your dad and will always remember him in our thoughts. We already miss him so much. May you rest in peace my friend.

I will always remember Mr. Kadden in his convertible at Groton. Although I did not know him well, I felt as if I did because of all the wonderful, loving stories about him that his son Jack, my colleague at The New York Times, has told over the years. When I learned that Al had died, I felt as if I too had lost a beloved relative. My heartfelt condolences to Jack, Ellen, Sarah, David, Peter and all of the Kadden family.

I have many fond memories of Al when he ran my father's company- the Arthur Hahn Company. He was a tough business man, but also a kind person. I also remember him from Tikvoh Chadoshah where I was Bat Mitzvahed. we shared many years together.

Dear Ones , My late husband Louie And Al had a wonderful friendship---that spanded many of their business years .Al was a thoughtful joyful soul! Our Family loved him . We shall miss you DearAl, but are confident that a reunion with Louie is coming, Bless you for all your kindnesses !
Rest in Peace- the LouiePetrunti Family
Mildred. &Children --Rocco -Roxanne-Cherylanne and Luanne

Kadden Family and Paula,

So sorry for the loss of Al. Our thoughts are with you. We had many fine times with Al and he will be missed.

Edith and Irving Levin

Al was always"MrKadden" to us. I worked for him when I was 20 years old until the birth of ourfirst son. I remember Al and Frieda visiting me at the hospital! I returned to work for him 10 years later to enjoy his endless jokes. He was quite a guy. Sorryforyour loss.

Our deepest sympathies to all of Al's family, and to Paula. "Big Al" was a wonderful neighbor - a friend, a gentleman, and a source of humor and warmth.
We will miss him.
Ellen, John and Jamie Kurowski

Al and Frieda were longtime friends of my aunt and uncle, Irene and Max Leopold. Irene died this past January at 99 year of age. Irene missed Frieda through these past years. Al was always ready to be of help with advice and getting appliamces. He was a very warm,caring person.

All the fond memories… it was only after many years had passed and it seemed that I was catching up in age, that I felt I could address “Mr. Kadden” as Al. Al was always a friendly soul that I could count on for a strong handshake, a big smile and a funny story.
Our family will miss him dearly as we were very close with the Kadden family our whole lives. We send our deepest thoughts, prayers and condolences to the entire Kadden family, and will be thinking of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives.

Sincerely,

Jeff and Pat Israel and family