William G. "Bill" Albert

William G. "Bill" Albert
of Amesbury

William G. "Bill" Albert, age 92, of Amesbury, MA, formerly of West Newbury, MA, Hudson NH, and Tewksbury, MA, died peacefully, January 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born and raised in Queens, NY. At the age of 17, he joined the Navy during World War II, serving primarily in Southern Europe, on a Tank Landing Ship (LST-74) as a Gunner's Mate and Helmsman. He became a draftsman after the war, and worked 34 years for Bell Labs/Western Electric in North Andover, as a Technician, Engineer and Design Group Supervisor where he held several patents.

Bill raised his family in Tewksbury, served as Town Selectman, and was active in St. Robert's, in Andover. He was an avid sports enthusiast, following the Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics, and enjoyed bowling and golfing. He and his wife Mary, the love of his life, spent their retirement in Hudson, NH.

In his final years, Bill made many good friends in West Newbury, and at the Elizabeth Calsey House in Amesbury. He and his family appreciated the care and support from Merrimack Valley Hospice.

Bill was a true gentleman, honest, and quick-witted; he made this world a better place.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mary and his loving son Andy. He is survived by his brother Rolly Albert and family, Florida, and his children; Jane Albert and husband Tom Salvo, West Newbury, Pete Albert and wife Cathi, Merrimack, NH, Katie Usher and husband Mike, Greenfield, NY, and Steve Albert and wife Jackie, Danville, NH. Bill dearly loved his 16 grandchildren (and spouses); Dan (Veronicka) Bazzinotti, Nicole Bazzinotti, Erin (Brent) Koskela, Caitlyn Albert, Juliana Albert, Steve (Anna) Albert, Maria Albert, Angela Albert, Kevin (Stacy) Salvo, Karen (Tommy) Nigrelli, Kristen (JP) Gallagher, Kaitlin Salvo, Cam (Mary) Gosine, Steve Gosine, Eric Usher, and Christina (Mike) Takach; as well as his 7 great-grandchildren.

ALBERT - Calling hours to honor and celebrate Bill's life are on Wed. Jan. 30, from 4-8 PM, at Rogers Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury. A Mass will be held Thu. Jan. 31, at Holy Family Parish, 2 School Street, Amesbury at 10 AM, followed by a graveside service at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to either Lazarus House, Lawrence MA, or the US LST Association (www.uslst.org/donation)