Albert Frank Odorizzi

Albert Frank Odorizzi, 95, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at The Blake of Viera, under Hospice care. He was born in Hazleton, PA, to Joseph and Serafina (Ravina) Odorizzi. Albert is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marie (Hanis); Dear father to two daughters, Mary Ann (Martin H. Young, Jr.) of The Woodlands, TX, and Kathleen (Dr. Robert S. Jones) of Haymarket, Va.; two sons, Dr. Mark Odorizzi (Mary Santella) of Williamsport, PA, and Rev. Thomas Odorizzi, C.O. of Raritan, NJ. and Grandpa to six grandchildren, ten greatgrandchildren. Also, surviving are a sister, Marie Triano, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Joseph and Louis Odorizzi. Albert received exceptional care and support from his long time care-giver, Olga Bernazar, whom the family is deeply grateful. Albert graduated from Hazleton High School in 1949. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. Albert married Marie Hanis in 1954. He then attended Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where in 1958 he earned a B.S. degree in accounting. He gained employment with Air Products in Trexlertown, PA, until 1960. Albert then worked for RCA Solid State Division for the next 28 years in various Accounting and Financial Management roles. Most of those years were spent working in Bridgewater, NJ., where they resided. He also worked from 1973 to 1976 at an international RCA office near Liege, Belgium. RCA Solid State Division was acquired by the Harris Corporation in 1988. Albert played a crucial role in the transition team that moved the Division from New Jersey to Melbourne, Florida. A few years later, Albert retired. Since then, Al and Marie have been residents of Melbourne. He was a dedicated member of Ascension Catholic Church community, actively involved in the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Men's Club, Finance Committee, and Eucharistic Ministry. He was also a lifelong member of the Tiroles Alpini of Hazleton, PA. Albert had a passion for family genealogy, exploring his Tyrolean heritage. He also loved bowling, tennis, golf, playing pinochle and traveling across Europe. Friends and family are invited to gather at Ascension Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, for a Funeral Mass beginning at 11 a.m., located at 2950 North Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL. Rev. Thomas Odorizzi, will officiate. The interment of cremains will take place immediately after Mass in the Ascension Memorial Garden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Ascension Catholic Church or The Raritan Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869.