Albert “AL” Edward Lee, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on December 6, 1943, in North Haven, Ct., to the late Gifford Holton Lee and Jennie Wilson Lee. Mr. Lee was retired from SNET in Connecticut and Windstream in North Carolina for a total of 56 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Richello Lee; daughters, Katelyn Lee and Alexis Lee; his lifelong friend since 1950, James Lee Bonito; and James’ mother, Louise “Nonnie” Bonito of North Haven, Ct.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 1, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Karriker officiating. A time of fellowship with refreshments will be immediately following the celebration.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Lee family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.