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Robert J. Alberti

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Robert Alberti Obituary

AUBURN < Robert J. Alberti, 81, loving husband, father, grandfather, father and friend, of 87 South St., Auburn, died Monday, July 24, 2006. He was a graduate of Ithaca College and a World War II Navy veteran. He was employed at Central High School, and then retired from Port Byron Central Schools as a physical education teacher, athletic director and wrestling coach. He was elected to the CNY Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame in 1990. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy (Hollenbeck); son, Joseph (Terrie); daughters, Jeanne Byrne and Dale (Ken) Rescott; nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson, Christopher Rescott. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Sacred Heart Church, Auburn. In lieu of flowers, an athletic scholarship fund will be set up at Port Byron Central Schools. Donations can be made to PBCS and sent to Dale Rescott, 37 Melrose Road, Auburn. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Alberti

14 Entries

Eileen, Terry, Garett and Brian Moore

August 8, 2006

Dale, Ken, Marissa, Dave, Celina, & Julia

We are so sorry about your losing your dad/grandpa. I hope that your memories of fun times bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.

Your entire family is in our prayers.

Albert Pearce

August 8, 2006

Dear Jean; Joe; Dale. Our condolences on the passing of your

father. As we get older we are sure

to be dealing with this on a regular basis but it doesn't make it any easier. Take care, Al & Karen Pearce

Peter Covich

August 7, 2006

SINCERE SYMPATHY to all the Donofrio family.Duffy served me and my family since before I went in the Army in 1943.Great Guy.

Denny Ball

August 7, 2006

I will always remember Mt. Alberti. He was hard on the outside but gentle on the inside. He cared about his students. His lessons kept me safe through the years. He will truly be missed. class of 1969.

Jack Conaughty

August 7, 2006

Mr Alberti,was my gym teacher,wrestleing coach,and a good friend.I'll always remember all his good hummer and sound advice he gave me.He will be missed.

Please except my condolences.

Jack Conaughty

bill rizzieri

August 7, 2006

Dale,

Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy'

s to you and your family. We are vacationing out of town and saw you Dad's passing online. All the best to you and your family.

Mr. Rizz.....Auburn High School

Deborah Loveland-Millard

August 7, 2006

To the Alberti Family:

Mr. Alberti was never my gym teacher, because I was on the other side with the girls. I do remember that he always had time to listen to any student who needed him. He made a great impact on my life with his positive attitude and good nature.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Class of 1970

Robert Jones

August 6, 2006

Coach Alberti was definitely ‘old school’ when it came to teaching phys ed. His emphasis on military style formations and calisthenics helped prepare me for the Army in the early 1970s (none of the drill sergeants were as tough as he was). He also always offered a strong helping hand to those needing that ‘extra’ incentive to perform (and I was very glad not to be one of those). I didn’t wrestle for him on the team, but I still remember some of the moves he taught us in gym class – especially the maneuver where you dive low to grab the opponents legs for a take down. My first attempt using the move led to a collision with the other guy’s knee into my forehead, a concussion and a plum sized hematoma, which was followed by a walk to the nurse’s office and an early dismissal for me. At the next class, he told me ‘good move the other day – you would have taken him down if you weren’t unconscious!’ The bump was almost gone and he followed that with a ‘now get back in there and do it right this time!’ I also remember him ‘volunteering’ several of us to help with a sports orientation program with the A.A. Gates elementary students in 1967 – he surprised us by showing a softer side with the little ones. In looking back at my Port Byron school days (1959-1970), I’ll remember him as one of the best.

Dave Eldridge

August 6, 2006

Jeanie, Joe, Dale,

So sorry to hear or your dads passing. Celebrate his wonderful life.

COLEEN NETTI MACQUEEN

August 6, 2006

Dale,

I'M SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSE. MY

DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO YOU AND

YOUR FAMILY.

A FRIEND FROM THE PAST,

COLEEN NETTI MACQUEEN

Jack DeVaul

August 6, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Thomas O'Connell

August 6, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Gene Stiver

August 6, 2006

Bob was a great inspiration for me when I started at Port Byron School. He was an excellent person, as well as a coach and family man. He taught me a lot when I coached the modified wrestling team. He will be missed.

Glenn Shaft

August 6, 2006

A former student, class of 1977. Now living in Houston, Texas as a police officer.

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