Rev. Albert Michael Pavlik

Pavlik, Rev. Albert Michael, O.Carm. RHINEBECK, N.Y. Reverend Albert Michael Pavlik, O.Carm., born in Johnstown, Pa, on September 4, 1928, professed simple vows in the Order of Carmelites, on September 8, 1955, professed solemn vows on September 15, 1958, ordained to the priesthood on May 27, 1961, died on August 17, 2010. Reverend Albert Michael Pavlik, O.Carm., a member of the Order of Carmelites of the North American Province of St. Elias, died August 17, 2010 after a brief illness. He was 81 years old. Father Albert was born in Johnstown, Pa. on September 4, 1928 to Stephen and Catherine (Malak) Pavlik. He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers, Stephen, Emil, Matthew, and Andrew and two sisters, Mary and Catherine. Father Albert received his habit in the Order of Carmelites, North American Province of Saint Elias in September 1954, when he entered the Carmelite Novitiate in Williamstown, Mass. At the conclusion of his Novitiate year, he professed Simple Vows of Obedience, poverty and chastity on September 8, 1955. He professed his Solemn Vows on September 15, 1958 and was ordained to the priesthood on May 27, 1961 in Middletown, N.Y. He graduated in 1958 with a B.A. in philosophy from Whitefriars Priory in Auburn, N.Y. and, in 1962, he earned a B.A. in theology from Whitefriars Hall in Washington, DC. Fr. Albert received his master's degree in classical languages from St. Bonaventure in Olean, N.Y. in 1965. From 1962 to 1973, Fr. Albert taught Latin, reading and religion at St. Albert's Seminary in Middletown. He served as associate pastor at Our Lady of the Assumption in Bloomingburg, N.Y. from 1973-1976. Fr. Albert was associate pastor at St. Joseph's Priory in Troy, N.Y. from 1976 until his retirement in 2008. Shortly after his retirement, Fr. Albert moved to Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, N.Y. in August 2008, where he was a resident until his death. A dedicated and hard-working Carmelite, Father Albert Michael Pavlik, O.Carm. was a professed member of the Carmelite Order for almost 55 years and a priest for 49 years. He was dearly loved and cherished by the parishioners in St. Joseph Church, Troy and he will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations in Father Albert Pavlik's memory may be made to the Carmelite Education Fund, and mailed to P.O. Box 868, Carmelite Drive, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements are under the direction of Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180, (518) 272-3541. Reverend Albert Michael Pavlik, O.Carm., Visitation Monday, August 23, 2010, 3:00-9:00 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 416 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180-5322, with an evening prayer service at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m., St. Joseph Church, 416 Third Street, Troy. A small reception will follow at the Polish American Club, 507 1st St. Troy. Interment, Carmelite Cemetery at St. Albert's, Carmelite Drive, Middletown, NY 10940.