Alvah (Al) Jakola, 85, was Fox Lane math teacher and musician

Alvah (Al) Jakola, 85, of Katonah, died on Oct. 27 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.

He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on June 14, 1939 to Alvah Uno Jakola and Karrin Johnson Jakola.

He was a mathematics teacher at Fox Lane High School in Bedford for many years. He was musically inclined and enjoyed attending opera performances at the Metropolitan Opera House and was a pianist for the Pleasantville Music Theater. He enjoyed traveling to many European countries and the Caribbean. He also enjoyed playing tennis and spending time with his friends at a local bagel shop.

He was married in 1974 to Concetta (Connie) Aucello Jakola. Survivors include his sister, Sandra Davis of Old Saybrook, Connecticut; his wife, Dolly, of Norwalk, Connecticut, and other family members.

Interment will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at stjude.org.