Albert Corbin "Ace" Emmens

Albert Corbin "Ace" Emmens obituary, Ridgefield, CT

Albert Corbin "Ace" Emmens

Albert Emmens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kane Funeral Home - Ridgefield on Mar. 27, 2026.
Albert Corbin Emmens, "Ace", born October 19, 1942 in the Bronx, New York, died on March 24, 2026. He was a devoted husband to Kathleen (McDonnell) Emmens (d. 2022), loving father to Celeste, Phillip (Rosemary), and Matthew; grandfather to Casey Rose Walters, Finola Catherine Emmens, and Molly Kathleen Emmens; brother to Susan, Christopher, and Matthew; and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Albert was loved by countless other family and friends.

After spending his childhood in California and New Jersey, Albert graduated from Newark College of Engineering with a degree in chemical engineering. Soon after graduation, Albert began his career with Union Carbide in West Virginia as a chemical engineer, where he stayed until his retirement in 2001. Albert formed lifelong friendships with co-workers, who were truly family.

Albert and Kathleen moved to Ridgefield, CT with Celeste, Phillip, and Matthew in 1976. Their doors were always open to family and friends. All were welcome. There are so many people in Albert's life who are grateful for memories of holidays and happy gatherings spent at their home.

Albert enjoyed exploring the stars with his telescope, listening to jazz, taking in a classic movie, spending time on the golf course, and solving the New York Times crossword puzzle every day (always in pen!). Albert was forever a dog lover and faithful companion to pups Friskey, Rex, Honey Bear, Seamus I, Seamus II, and Seamus III. Albert enjoyed seeing the world around him. He spent many fun times with family in Lake George, NY, and traveled to Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Japan, Alaska, and many other memorable destinations.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. A graveside service and interment will follow on Monday afternoon at 1:30 PM at Ridgebury Cemetery, Ridgefield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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