Mr. Albert "Al" Joseph Stone Jr.

Albert J. “Al” Stone, musician and former WNAP Indianapolis radio personality, passed away in Noblesville after a long illness, at the age of 75.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he moved with his parents Albert, Sr. and Rita Stone and sisters Ellen and Carol, to Indiana at the age of two and lived the remainder of his life in the Indianapolis area.  He was a graduate of Fishers High School and Hanover College, a childhood member of Irvington Methodist Church and, later, Faith Presbyterian Church. Al had creative careers as a high school teacher; published writer of jingles and recording studio production; and Emmy-award winning documentary writer/producer of “Naptown Rock Radio Wars”.  He is survived by his beloved daughter Sara Stone and grandson Chase Rushing of Noblesville; siblings Ellen Creane of Guilford, CT, Nancy Thomsen of Daphne, AL, Anthony Stone (Terttu) of Bethel, CT, Edward Stone (Leslie) of Barnet, VT, nieces Emily Stone, Kelly Stone, Rachael Moragues, Shannon (Ben) Ripani, nephew Riley (Stephanie) Stone, 2 great-nieces, 3 great-nephews, and his adored cats Pancake and Abby.   The family is extremely thankful to the many friends and medical professionals who gave Al tremendous assistance and support over the past few years.