Michael Alex Albov

1949 - 2015

Michael Alex Albov
April 11, 1949 - April 18, 2015
Monterey
Michael Alex Albov died on April 18 in Monterey, California after a brief illness. A Monterey Peninsula native, he was born in Carmel, California on April 11, 1949, to Alexander and Tekla Albov. Michael grew up in Pacific Grove and was a graduate of Pacific Grove High School. He attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where he received his Bachelor's degree in history with honors in 1972. He participated in the first student exchange program with the all African-American Tougaloo College in Mississippi in 1969 during a period of profound social change and societal unrest. Following that, he attended the University of California at Davis where he received his Juris Doctor in 1976. After a year as an appointed Patients' Rights Counsel for the State of California. He returned to Monterey where he joined the law firm of Hudson Martin Ferrante & Street (now Hudson Martin Ferrante Street Witten & DeMaria) where he practiced for 37 years.
In his professional career, Michael represented major projects that saved valuable resources on the Peninsula including helping draft key protection for the Sand City coastline in its fully approved coastal plan, represented CTB- McGraw Hill at Ryan Ranch, the LEED certified Trader Joe's project in Monterey, the Lighthouse Cinemas in Pacific Grove and recently, as part of his passion for history and historic resource accessibility to the public, provided counsel to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in connection with the renewal of the Cooper Molera Adobe as a community centerpiece.
Michael was deeply involved in local non-profits. He served as President of several organizations including Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula during its capital campaign to build the Sally Griffin Active Living Center, Legal Services for Seniors, and the Ombudsman program in Monterey County. Twice he was named Volunteer of the Year, once by the Volunteer Center of the United Way of Monterey Country, and another by Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula. In addition to his charitable endeavors, Michael was President and CEO for 20 years of Flaherty's Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar in Carmel.
Michael was a serial hobbyist from his first home built stereo system to his vast record collection. He was an accomplished fine art and entertainment photographer which led to photographs appearing on numerous news sites and in private collections. An avid believer in constitutional protections, he was an Endowment member of the NRA and enjoyed target shooting. Michael was also an amateur radio operator (KC6TUV) and served on Eagle Scout Boards of Review. His passion for cars included owning and restoring GTOs from the mid-sixties, as well as driving and enjoying Corvettes.
Michael married Elizabeth Ann Krylow in 1978 and in 1984 they welcomed their daughter, Sophia Elizabeth into their family.
His loving family mourns his passing and invites his friends and associates to join them at a memorial service on Sunday, May 31 from 2-5 p.m. at the Sally Griffin Active Living Center (700 Jewel Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950). In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula or to the donor's favorite charity to honor Michael's memory.