Francis J. D'Alba

Francis J. D'Alba, 86, (born on Labor Day, 1924) beloved husband of Irene M. Brenish, formerly of Yonkers, N.Y. and Erie, Pa., passed away on Labor Day, September 6, 2010 at the Bridgeview Center, Ormond Beach, Fla. A hardworking, good-hearted man, Frank enjoyed a well balanced life as a husband of 62 years, a father, a Civil Engineer and an avid golfer and gardener. Frank was born in Yonkers, N.Y. where he graduated from Roosevelt High School. He attended Manhattan College and was a graduate of Cornell University where he received a BS degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the United States Navy, during World War II and the Korean conflict and retired as a Lieutenant JG as Public Works Officer in Yorktown, Virginia. Mr. D'Alba served as Executive Director of the Yonkers Parking Authority and earlier as a senior civil engineer in the Department of Civil Defense of New York City. He later joined the consulting engineering firm of Urban Engineers, Inc., where he served as Vice President of Urban Engineers of Erie and John H. Robinson Testing for 22 years prior to his retirement in 1991. In retirement, he and his wife relocated to Ormond Beach where as members of the Oceanside Country Club, they enjoyed the pleasure and camaraderie of their neighbors and friends. Frank was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church and was a dedicated member of the Lions Club for over 50 years. He was honored as the Ormond Beach Lion of the Year and was recipient of the Lions Club International Foundations highest award, named after Melvin Jones the clubs founder. He is survived by his loving wife Irene, his brother Edward J.,two sons; Edward M. and Joseph J., and daughter Alice Marie Garbacz, and three grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday Sept. 11, 2010 at the St. Brendan Catholic Church. His Family will receive friends Friday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Haigh-Black Funeral Home, 167 Vining Court, Ormond Beach. Interment will be Monday at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The American Cancer Society.