Francis Alber Obituary
Beloved husband of 65 years to Rosalie (nee Sarnese). Devoted father of Joseph Alber and his wife Nancy, Diane Piccioni and her husband Joseph and Jim Alber and his wife Phyllis. Loving grandfather of Joseph Alber, Michael Piccioni, Jessica Alber, Joseph Piccioni, Christopher Piccioni, Shelby Alber, James Alber, Christopher Lista, Francesca Lista and Ricky Liccketto. Great grandfather of Luca, Ryder, Cecelia, Nino, Lola, Austin, Lorenzo and Aurora. Dear brother of Eleanor Schlauch, William Alber, Dorothy Collins. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Francis enjoyed bowling, playing cards and fishing.
There will be a viewing from 9:30 am to 11:30am on February 14, 2026, Saturday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service to follow. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Blackwood.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Francis's memory to the charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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