Al Paglione RIP

photo by THOMAS E. FRANKLIN /2003

My friend and former colleague Al Paglione at The Record passed away this week, he lived a full life. Al was true New Jersey character and a great great photographer. Al was self-taught, "a longshoreman-turned-photojournalist who chronicled 35 years in the life of North Jersey."

He was a true original. A legend, and a throwback to the days of Tri-X and Nikormat's. I will miss you Al. Peace.

Here is an interview I did on FiOS1 News, talking about Al's work.




photos by THOMAS E. FRANKLIN /2004