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RICHARD HERBERT ALBAN

1929 - 2016

RICHARD HERBERT ALBAN obituary, 1929-2016, Philadelphia, PA

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

RICHARD ALBAN Obituary

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RICHARD HERBERT, age 87 of Newtown Square PA, on April 8, 2016. He was a professional football player with the NFL, playing for the Washington Redskins, the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Stealers. He is survived by his wife, Mary Avis Alban, brothers Clyde (Mary Ann) Alban and Phil (Barb) Alban of La Porte, IN, sister-in-law Nancy Kennedy of Detroit MI, children, David (Nancy) Alban of Oshkosh, WI, Karen (Tom) Tutt of Collierville, TN, Steven Alban of Como, MS, Stepchildren Steven (Janine) Avis of Berwyn, PA, Michael (Wendy) Avis of Havertown, PA, numerous grand-children, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center (Memo: CTE Neuropathology Fund). Please send donations to: Attn: Lauren Murphy, 72 E. Concord St. B-7800, Boston, MA 02118.

On-line tributes and memorials may be made on www.FamilyFuneralCare.net

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Apr. 15, 2016.

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Helen Hawkins

November 17, 2016

Mary & Dick's Family- I was saddened to see Dick's obit online
Larry & I had some wonderful times with both Dick & Mary at Pinnacle Port & in Ontario --- many great tennis games -playing with or against Dick - always the gentleman wherever he was - he was a fine man ---

Helen Hawkins

CIndy and Ed Koson

May 2, 2016

Both of my parents ( Joe and Mary Jo Barnes ) and my husband and I had countless laughs over the years with this wonderful man. A true gem! Keeping all of your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Patti Pollard

May 1, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this sad news! My deepest sympathy to the entire family!!!

Danny Nellis

April 24, 2016

You were very luck to have this great man in your llives. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Bunnie & Jerry Lenz

April 22, 2016

Dave
We're so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences.

This was the last time Erin and I saw him. Miss you so much Grandpa!

Jackie Tutt

April 19, 2016

Judy Wastrack

April 18, 2016

Dave, sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thought. Judy Wastrack

Sharon

April 17, 2016

Karen and the Tutt Family,

My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. May god walk with you and guide you through this difficult time. May all the happy memories of your Dad stay within your heart (s). God Bless you all.

Olivia Peterson

April 17, 2016

It is with great sadness that another of the Alban brothers & sisters has passed away. We will always remember Uncle Dick's beautiful smile & that special twinkle in his eyes. May he rest in peace & happiness with ALL his family in heaven.

Martina

April 16, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing how much God cares for you and He will help you at this time.{1Pet5:7}Please accept my sincere condolences.

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