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Anthony Albanese Obituary
Anthony J. Albanese, lifelong resident of Newfield, New York, died on 10 December 2007 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Kane, Pennsylvania in 1922, and was the son of Ralph and Antoinette Albanese, the youngest of eight children. Tony, as everyone knew him, grew up in Newfield, and served with the 3rd Army in Europe during World War Two. After the war, he started Albanese Plumbing and Heating Company, which continues today. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing, which he continued until recently. In the 1960's he enlisted in the Construction Battalion of the United States Navy Reserve. Tony earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer until he retired in the mid 1980's. Tony was proud of his service with the Army and Navy and of his contributions to our country. He was formerly married to Bernice B. Drader, who passed away in 1980. Tony's first priority in life was always his family. We all will dearly miss his laughter, his compassion, and his unconditional love.
Tony is survived by his wife, Irene J. (Hubbell) Albanese. He is also survived by his children, Rick and Deborah (Delgado) Albanese of Long Island, NY, Michael and Pamela (Snow) Albanese of Webster, NY, Marc and Virginia (Shriner) Albanese of Ithaca, NY, Dean T. Albanese of Newfield, NY, and Valerie A. Albanese of Newfield, NY. He is also survived by stepchildren, Robert (Barbara) Hubbell of Watkins Glen, NY, Bruce (Ligia) Hubbell of Pleasanton, CA, Brian (Lois) Hubbell of Alpine, NY, Gena (Curt) Edsall of Lake Ridge, VA, Brent (Elizabeth) Hubbell of Glen Rose, TX, Blaine Hubbell of Montour Falls, NY, and Julie (Joe) Collins of Beaver Dams, NY. Tony is survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 step grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven step great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family members.
Calling hours will be at Bangs Funeral Home Inc., 209 W. Green St., Ithaca, NY from 2PM to 5PM on Friday, December 14, 2007. A memorial service for the immediate family will follow the calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the Newfield Historical Society, or Hospicare and Pallative Care Services of Tompkins County. Interment with military honors will be held at Calvary Cemetery in the spring.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Albanese
Cheryl Stevens
December 25, 2007
Val ~ Rick, Mike, Marc and Dino:
My love and prayers are with all of you. Your dad was a great man and I still remember him so fondly. I can remember many days spent at the house on Estes Street with your Mom and Dad and I have fond memerories of going to Virginia to visit Dean on his ship with them. Always ~ Cheryl
cheryl thomas
December 18, 2007
Val,
We are very sorry to hear about your dad!!!! If you need anything please call us....... we are here for you and your family.... cheryl, cooter and brittany
Dorothty Tompkins
December 18, 2007
Val
My hart and prays are with your family.
Laura Prevost
December 18, 2007
Valerie: I am so sorry about your daddy. I know how much you love him and how much your family means to you. I am thinking about you and am here for you if you need me. HUGS!
Ray & Katie Bastian
December 17, 2007
I am so proud to have known Tony.
Semper Fi!
The Carlison Family
December 17, 2007
To the Albanese family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. He shall be missed dearly.
Jan Albanese Carpenter
December 14, 2007
To all: Uncle Tony's my second "Dad" and I will miss him terribly. Our Chritmas here in Florida won't be the same without him sitting at our table. He and my Dad (Sam) and Frank were quite a trio. Our family Thanksgivings and 4th-of-July's where we were all together as children are some of the best memories that I have . . I love you all and know that right now, those three Albanese "boys" are sitting in heaven comparing the size of that last buck they each got! My love and thoughts are with you all,
John & Debbie Cardonia
December 13, 2007
To the entire Albanese family,
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to all of you. Tony has been highly respected in my family and many times has he brought me to hard laugher, but that’s Tony. Full of joy, life with a large heart. I will always hold Tony and the entire Albanese family as close to me as if my own family. Thank you Tony, for being a friend and a shoulder , you will be dearly missed. God Bless you all.
Antonia (Toni) Robbins
December 13, 2007
I have many fond memories of Uncle Tony, as I knew him. He always brought laughter to conversations. He was a very good hearted man. My prayers and thoughts are with the rest of the family.
Wilma (Smith) Fretz
December 13, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss Irene and family. God be with you.
Molly Light
December 13, 2007
Val;
My sympathies on the loss of your Dad. Please know you are in our thoughts today.
Susan and Al Tennant
December 13, 2007
Our sincere sympathy to the Albanese Family. we lived in Newfield 25 years before moving to NC. We have fond memories of our many conversations with Tony. His great sense of humor was ever present as was his warm and caring personality. We hope all the fond memories will help to comfort all of you .
Sincerely,
( formerly of Connecticut HIll, Newfield)
Mary Ellen Ross
December 12, 2007
Mike,I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Kelly
December 12, 2007
Irene, Im so sorry for your loss..Tony was a really special person to many people..All of us girls from Classens will surely miss him..I will keep you in my prayers...
LAURA HANSON
December 12, 2007
To The Albanese Family
My sincere condolences in your loss.
I grew up in Newfield on Main Street
went to school their also. Left, but came back to Newfield for some time, but chose to reside in Ithaca, N.Y. My mother, Lillian and my 2 siblings (Edwin & Katherine) and myself knew the Albanese family very well.
Mrs. Laura (Silcox) Hanson
Ithaca, N.Y.
Aretta L. Gribben
December 12, 2007
You are now with the Lord. Many years ago, I used to walk to school with Tony
when he would come by. That was about 75 years ago . God Bless.
Aretta L. Hoover (Gribben)
Mark Piccirilli
December 12, 2007
My prayers go out to the Albanese Family and all who carry great memories of Grandpa Tony. I'd like to share with you my memory that is close to my heart. I had the pleasure of hunting with Grandpa Tony many years back...an Albanese tradition! I was a city boy from Upstate, NY and married his granddaughter Candace from Upstate, NY. It was my first time out hunting with the family and I was lucky enough to have sit on the adjoining "white bucket" next to Grandpa Tony...I was inspired to say the least. See...he was the KING of the hunting crew...older and wiser than the rest of us...and it was his land. So we sat on the buckets waiting for the deer to be pushed to us. We sat for 1 hour maybe ...and chatted, chewed on some tootsie rolls and had some good laughs. Well, it wasn't about hunting...it was about knowing and sharing moments with great people...Grandpa Tony! It was about building a family tradition. It only took that one moment...just a few minutes in those woods ....on one cold late afternoon in November to be so lucky and inspired by a man who I and others alike will share our memories of him for many lifetimes to come!
Dr. Schultz & Girls
December 12, 2007
Irene- You took such wonderful care of Tony. He was truly a lucky man to have you. He will be missed. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Marci (Thayer) Smith
December 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark & Jean Brockway
December 12, 2007
Rick, Debbie and families,
We are sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May your memories bring you comfort.
We think of you folks often.
Lou Sidle
December 12, 2007
My favorite Horseshoe partner.
Diane Knapik
December 12, 2007
my deepest sympathy to the Albanese Family. I was raised in Newfield years ago and went to school there. I moved away in 1980. My family knew Tony very well. I remember him well also. He was a great man. He would do anything for anyone if they needed help.
Diane Knapik
Kelley (Thayer) Calhoun
December 12, 2007
My heart goes out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead. I will always remember Uncle Tony fondly.
LILLIAN PAYNE
December 12, 2007
Irene & Family - We wish to express our sincere sympathy for all of you. Tony fought a long hard battle. God Bless his Soul and Peace Be With All of You. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. - Lil & Sy
JESSE TOMPKINS
December 12, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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