On December 22, 2016, Alexander "Gator" Salvatore Chiarello lost his battle with addiction and heroin took his life. He was born on September 18, 1998, to Paul Chiarello and Lisa Bell Righter in Cape Coral, Florida. In 2002, David Righter entered his life as a loving stepfather.

In Al's 18 short years with us he made a positive and unforgettable impact on everyone he met. His smile was contagious and could light up a room. He was positive and always made everyone laugh. His heart was made of gold and he was so kind and generous. Al would do anything to help anyone in need. Al had a phenomenal work ethic and especially took pride when he was working side by side with his stepfather, Dave. His passion for football started at a very young age. He was an amazing player and always was an awesome team member. He was very proud that he just completed all his coursework to graduate from Belleville High School in June.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Sherry Nellis Bell; grandfather, Paul Frank Chiarello; grandmother, Nancy Mulbarger Chiarello; and uncle, Scott Chiarello.

Al is survived by his mother and stepfather, David and Lisa (Bell) Righter; his father and stepmother, Paul and Carrie (Nellis) Chiarello; sisters, Paige, Pollie (Bryce Laube), Ruby and Rian; brothers, Anthony (Cassie McMillan), Holden and Harry; grandfather, Harry Bell; grandparents, Rick (Lorna) Righter; aunts, Gina (Michael) Tetner, Nina Bell, Cheri (Gary) Kitson, Stacie (Jon) Basliadas, Jackie Righter; uncles, David Bell, Nicholas Bell, Bill (Angel) Righter, Randy (Abby) Righter; his very special uncle, Vince (Penny) Sossong; and many cousins, including Jacob and Jesse Tetner who were more like his brothers than cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 338 S. Harrison Street, Belleville, WI, with Rev. Michael Moon officiating.

Relatives and friends called from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 338 S. Harrison Street, Belleville, WI.

The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is serving the family.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.