Albert Brecken

I had the good fortune of meeting Al at the library. He used to come over and watch some chess games, and would occasionally ask why this move and not that move. The simple answer is I messed up. But from those games came walks at various parks to picnics at Grass Island and numerous conversations about everything under the sun. He was a wealth of knowledge, who still maintained intellectual curiosity. I (we) miss you daily. Thanks for everything. Bob

Al was a dear friend for more than 25 years. We spent practically every holiday together. He was a wise soul who gave sage advice. His friendship was a continuous source of comfort for me. He loved to host parties and together we held many a "soiree" as he like to call them. Politically we were at opposite ends of the spectrum, he liked to say he was a "fascist" in jest, but I always enjoyed his take on the events of the day. He was the master of appreciation, he would have bursts of...

With your passing you call on us to remember the wonder of each day!As the sun sets on your life,we know it will rise in our memory of you.May God bless you and rest in peace. Your friend Alain.

Albert and I talked about a lot of stuff at the library. He was interested in trains. I shared with him some of my experiences on the Main Line tracks of the Pennsylvania RR between Philadelphia and Paoli..the Paoli Local. He knew that was an electric branch, and was delighted to find out all he could about my visits to the Bryn Mawr Switch Station. I used to sit up with the man there as he showed and explained the different colored lights on the old pre-computer rail switching board. His...