Alfred J. Tagliaferri, age 84, of Phoenixville, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, died Friday evening, August 30th, 2013. He was the husband of the late Rosann (Liberatori) Tagliaferri from South Philadelphia. Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Tagliaferri. Al, known as “Duke” by his childhood friends and family graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown University Law School. He was an attorney for many years in Center City Philadelphia and Norristown, PA.

Al loved his wife’s cooking, and let her know after every meal. He was the first one on the dance floor and the last one to leave the party. Al was always excited to talk Penn State football and relished Wawa and Costco hotdogs. A very proud man, Al enjoyed his family especially his two grandsons.

Al is survived by one son; James J., husband of Stacey (Baker) Tagliaferri, of Phoenixville, PA, one brother; Frank A., husband of Charlotte (Merz) Tagliaferri, of Pittsburgh, PA, two grandsons; James M. "Jimmy" Tagliaferri, Michael J. Tagliaferri, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at the Mother of Divine Providence R.C. Church, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 12:30 PM. Officiating will be the Rev. Martin T. Cioppi. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul R.C. Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends will be received from 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Thursday at the Church. The Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.