Carl J. Alber
Dec 15, 1930 - May 30, 2020
Carl Alber of Trumbull passed away May 30, 2020 at the age of 89 from complications of COVID-19. He was the son of the late Carl A. and Anna (Kaiser) Alber. Carl was born in Connecticut and raised in Stratford. He was a 1948 graduate of Stratford High School and a 1951 graduate of the University of Bridgeport. Carl was a Trumbull resident for nearly 60 years. He was a Certified Public Accountant for 63 years and proud owner of his public accounting firm in Stratford for 58 years. An avid sports fan, Carl was a New York Rangers season ticket holder for 50 years. He also was civically minded, serving as a member and treasurer of the Stratford/Trumbull Civitan Club, Stratford Softball Tournaments, Inc., Union Cemetery, and Valley Horseshoe League. He will be remembered by all for his kind, generous, and helpful nature. Carl was a tireless worker and a strong, loving, and supportive man. Above all, Carl was happiest in the presence of, and making memories with, his treasured family and friends. Carl is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Joyce (McBride) Alber; his five loving children, James Alber and his wife Kathy of Woodbridge, CT, Thomas Alber and his wife Denise of Wayland, MA, Kenneth Alber and his wife Cathy of Smithfield, RI, Robert Alber of Nashua, NH, and Karen Kruzan and her husband John of Columbus, OH; his two beloved sisters, Betty Lecza and her husband Roger of Guilford, CT and Carla Marino of Clinton, CT. He is also survived by his 12 cherished grandchildren Mary Kate, Meg, Dan and his wife Natasha, Tricia, Matt, Aileen, Kathryn, Brad, Amy, Chris, Blake, and Emily, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his late parents, Carl is predeceased by his brother Ernest Alber and sister Doris Kerrigan. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, services and interment are private. A memorial service to celebrate his life with family and friends will be held at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, please consider either making a donation in Carl's memory to a charity reflective of his life, or honor him by spending time with family and friends. For additional information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Trumbull Times & Connecticut Post on Jun. 6, 2020.

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Bob Wirth

June 28, 2020

To the Alber family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Carl Alber was one of the kindest people, and greatest men in my whole life!
I am heartbroken about the loss of Mr. Alber. He was always Mr. Alber. My mom, Jean Wirth worked for him for 47 years. He had her name plate on his shelf with his Rangers stuff and every time I visited him it was a wonderful reminder of how much he loved my mom when she worked for him. He always came over to the house on Christmas and brought a Claxton Fruitcake! There was always a Diet Coke in the fridge when I visited, and he always had a candy for my daughter. The guy has been my friend for 48 years I guess, and I loved him very much. A very sad loss. He was a quality human being. I will continue to miss him.

Cathy Rondeau

June 12, 2020

A few days back, Walt Dobosz and I were visiting his aunt in Stratford. On the way home, I said we ought to drive by and see Carl. He suggested Carl wouldnt likely be working that day, but I can be pretty insistent (aka bossy). We drove there to find zero cars in the parking lot. Wait! Ill just leave a note. It took but a minute to slip one through his mail slot. Ill see him later in the summer I thought to myself.

This morning I came downstairs to the news my Carl was gone. Walt and I sat crying on the sofa together. His dad had known Carl from the way back. Carl had been our accountant from the first days of my business to the last. That he was a professional, sharp, ethical, insightful, and incredibly reliable is not news to those who knew him. That is far most than we are given to expect from most business relationships.

But consider that over the years, I found excuses to drop in to see him long after taxes were completed or before new ones were looming. I visited Carl simply because I loved him. It turns out that the day we stopped is the day Carl passed. I guessI knew in my gut I needed to be there that day.

I loved that office. Going to Carls was like visiting family. I loved it when he was busy when I dropped in. I could sneak a candy, gab with Jean or Sharon and then surprise their boss for which Id always be rewarded that legendary grin. We could talk forever. Okay, mostly I talked and he listened. Spending time with Carl was like having another dad. We laughed alot. I confided in him. I always trusted his counsel.

The other night I reached out to thank him, to send him an air hug, and to wish him well on his way. I miss him deeply already. Blessings to him and to the family he clearly adored. Walter and I send you love.

Yolanda & Steve Kupchick

June 12, 2020

We have know Carl for many, many years and go back a long time ago. Wonderful, helpful person, always pleasant. Steve and Carl played softball for Stonybrook for many years. He will be greatly missed.

Sharon & Kent Lyman

June 8, 2020

Dear Jim, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your dad. Your memories of him will keep him forever in your heart.

Nick Rizzio

June 7, 2020

R.I.P. Carl -- my pleasure being your teammate in horseshoes -- Our team finished 2nd. but, you were the best

Bonnie Wirtj

June 6, 2020

To the Alber Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Albers passing. Your Dad/grandfather was such an amazing man inside and out. You will be missed by so many. This is not goodbye, it's see ya later alligator (he used to say that to me all the time when I visited my mom when she worked for him). I'll never forget Pizza Friday's at the office or the secret candy drawer. Thank you for letting me work for you part time on and off during the years. It has made such a positive impact in my life.
Sending love and prayers to all of the Alber family.
With Love, Bonnie Wirth & son Daniel Gokey

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