MCAA is saddened by the loss of Allen “Al” Cyril Stone Jr., who died January 24, 2026 in his home at the age of 90. Our thoughts are with Maureen, Kathleen, David, Susan C., Stephen, Susan M., Tom, Sharon and the extended Stone family during this difficult time.
Allen was born in Chicago, Illinois to Allen Cyril Stone Sr. and Nora Therese (Brown) Stone on July 18, 1935. He went to high school at St. Rita and went on to join the U.S. Marine Corps, proudly serving in the Korean War.
Upon his return he completed the pipefitters apprenticeship at UA Local 597and worked for Economy Mechanical. In 1972, he was tasked with the role of project manager for the heating of Sears Tower. Following completion of the project, he became president of Economy Mechanical of Colorado and the family moved to Littleton. In 1988, he purchased Braconier Plumbing and Heating. He served on multiple boards, committees and councils in the mechanical industry throughout his career.
Allen is survived by his wife loving wife of 63 years, Maureen M. Stone of Denver and his children Kathleen M. Carpenter, David Carpenter, Susan C. Stone, Stephen A. Stone, Susan M. Stone, Thomas J. Stone (Sharon); grandchildren Mary M. Thurston (Justin), James A. Carpenter, John M. Stone, Shannon M. Stone, Kirsten R. Wade (Dylan), Matthew K. Stone; great grandchildren Declan, Wolf, and Scarlet; and his beloved nieces and nephew and their families. He was preceded in death by seven siblings, Patricia Scherner, Lenore O’Brien, Donald Stone, Jeanne Duffy, Dolores Dore, Margie Kasper and Eileen Stone; nephew Mike O’Brien; and nieces Therese Yurczak and Nora Stone.
Allen’s love of golf brought him great joy and countless lifelong friends both at Pinehurst and at Rancho Las Palmas Country Clubs. Family and friends meant everything to him.
Memorial donations may be made to Emmaus Catholic Hospice. 6160 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 250, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, https://emmauscatholichospice.org/donate/. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Emmaus for the wonderful care they provided to Allen.
Allen was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman and friend. He has left an amazing legacy and will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Funeral services will be held February 4, 2026 at 11 AM at the Holy Name (3290 W. Milan Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110) followed by a Celebration of Life from 1 PM to 4 PM at Pinehurst Country Club (6255 W. Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80235).
