ROBERT JAMES ALBERTA

ALBERTA ROBERT JAMES
Age 70, of New Kensington, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at Good Samaritan Hospice on December 27, 2014, after a brief illness. Bob was born on February 27, 1944, and was raised in the Renton, PA area. He was a graduate of St. Meinrad High School in St. Meinrad, IN and earned both his teaching degree in 1968 and his master's of science in biology in 1973 from the California University of Pennsylvania. Bob taught junior high school science in the Plum Borough School District for his entire 37 year career. Teaching was truly his passion, and he took great pride in his students' successes until his retirement in 2005. In addition to teaching, Bob served the school district in many capacities and enjoyed coaching various sports programs. His greatest passion was coaching the junior high school football program. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Paula (Gazy) Alberta. He and Paula were blessed with three sons, Edward (Tracy Wilson), Robert (Sharon Novakoski), and Christopher (Christie Sylier); as well as six grandchildren, Joseph, Anna, Ethan, Johnathan, Tyler, and Abigail, whom he loved dearly; in addition, he is survived by his brother, Paul (Doree); and his six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Pearl Alberta; and his sister, Yvonne Marie Alberta. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. in the GIUNTA - BERTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1509 5th Avenue, Arnold, JohnPaul Bertucci, Owner/Supervisor. Prayers of Transfer will take place Wednesday 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Mt. St. Peter R.C. Church. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. To leave an online condolence, please visit:
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