Jay Melvin Albert

Jay Melvin Albert, 91, of Bangor, passed away on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016 at his son's residence.

Born in Bangor, PA on September 21, 1925, he was the son of the late Harold Melvin and Flossie M. (Bonney) Albert.

Jay was the husband of the late Doris E. (Matthews) Albert, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage until her death in 2013.

Jay worked as a Chief Lineman for Met- Ed Utilities Co., for 42 years until retiring. In addition to working at Met-Ed, he proudly worked on the railroad with his father. He was a 1943 graduate of Bangor High School. Jay served in the U.S. Navy during WW II aboard the USS Miami CL-89.

Jay was a 65 year member of the Portland Lodge #311 F.&.A.M., a active firefighter for the 2nd Ward Fire Co. in Bangor for 68 years, a lifetime social member for Liberty Fire Co. #2 in Bangor, a life member of the Blue Valley Rescue Squad, a former board member of the Bangor Memorial Park, and he served on the zoning hearing board for Bangor for many years. Jay was also formally active with the Slate Belt Heritage Center, where he was instrumental in the renovations of the current clock tower. He enjoyed hunting and snowmobiling and spending time with his family. In his younger years, he played semi-pro football and baseball and he was proud to build his own home.

Survivors: son,Todd M. Albert, husband of Denise; grandchildren Amber A. Albert, Matthew J. Albert, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Harold and Donald Albert, and nephews Brian and Brad Albert.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 314 S. First Street Bangor, PA. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday evening, from 6 - 8 PM, and again on Saturday from 10-11 AM, in the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Bangor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jay's memory may be made to 2nd Ward Fire Company of Bangor 517 S. Northampton Street Bangor, PA 18013 or the Slate Belt Heritage Center 30 N.1st Street Bangor, PA 18013.