Albert Francis McNamara of Ocean Grove, aged 73, died Thursday at home, surrounded by family. Al was born in Brooklyn in 1944 and raised in St. Gregory's parish in the shadow of Ebbets Field. He attended Boys' High School before entering the U.S. Army, where he served in the infantry from 1963 to 1965. He later was employed by Morgan Guarantee Trust Company before working three decades in the field of addiction treatment, through which he will be remembered by many colleagues and patients. After retirement, he worked summers at the Ocean Grove beach. Al will be remembered for his wit, knowledge of trivia, and his love for the ocean, soccer, movies and poetry. He is survived by his wife, Karen Schroeder, his son Ken McNamara of Newark, daughter Michelle Zurawski of Brick, grandchildren Tiana and Johnny Zurawski, former wife Patricia McNamara (nee Darcy), his brother Thomas and wife Janet, and his beloved dog, Rosie. He is predeceased by his father Albert, mother Agnes (nee Grimes), and Aunt Alice Grimes, all originally of Glasgow, Scotland. A part of the Ocean Grove community for more than 30 years, Al will be remembered by many as a good friend and for his deep commitment to social and economic justice. Visitors are welcome Tuesday, May 29th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. Memorial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clean Ocean Action (www.cleanoceanaction.org) and The Center, Inc. in Asbury Park (www.thecenterinap.org).