Anthony J. Albanese

Anthony J. Albanese, 82, of East Berlin, CT, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Born in New Britain, the son of the late Rocco and Rosalie (Palumbo) Albanese he lived in East Berlin the last 19 years. He was employed for many years as a project manager and carpenter with the Department of Public Works. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Monsignor Greylish Council, the BPO Elks #957 and St. Joseph's Church. Mr. Albanese is survived by his wife of 63 loving years. Lorraine (Blanchette) Albanese, four daughters Annalee and her husband Mark McGuire of Kensington, Wendy and her husband Stephen Buccheri of Lyme, Patricia Albanese of Kensington, Andrea Albanese of Farmington, 10 grandchildren Stefanie and her husband Justin Sargis, Rocco and his wife Lynne Buccheri, Nicolas Buccheri Colleen and her husband Timothy Tycz, Molly and her husband Gregory Roselli, Carolyn Salerno, Liza Salerno and her fiancé' Matt Chenette, Victoria Devin, Andrew Devin and Alexander Devin and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Carmella Speruzzio. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church 195 So Main St. New Britain. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association 300 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06452. To light a candle or send a condolence please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.