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Leo Albert Obituary
World War II veteran and celebrated philanthropist Leo Albert died Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 87.
Mr. Albert, the retired chairman of the board of Prentice-Hall International Publishers, lived on Palm Beach for 15 years, according to the Palm Beach Daily News. He served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946 and was among the first units to land in Nagasaki after the atomic bomb.
Mr. Albert suffered hearing damage during his service and later donated $1 million - twice - to the campaign to build the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington. He also provided a $150,000, 35-foot Island Runner to the Palm Beach police marine unit in 2005, telling the Daily News he worried about terrorism.
Mr. Albert recently donated $700,000 to build a new St. Mary's Church in Pahokee and a five-year digital countdown clock for Palm Beach's 100th anniversary in 2011.
He once said at a philanthropy luncheon that he made his first purchase at age 8 - a $1 pocket watch he earned by picking potatoes in northern Maine.
Mr. Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Anne, in 2005. Staff researcher Sammy Alzofon contributed to this story.
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bob slater
May 12, 2022
Leo, your kindness and generosity should never be forgotten.
You were indeed a good man. Rest in Peace!
Jim Tardif
November 16, 2007
Uncle Leo, You set a high bar and perfect example of Christian life for the rest of humanity. We regret you were a part of our lives for such a short time, but in that time you made such a huge difference. We love you and you will be sorely missed. We comfort ourselves in the secure knowledge you are with God in Heaven. Jim, Charlene, Elliot and Adam
Francis Tardif
November 13, 2007
Dearest Uncle Leo,
Thank you for making a difference in so many lives. We love you and we pray for you.
All our love,
Francis and family
Firemans Ball 2007
Princess Pamela Damelio
November 7, 2007
Princess Pamela Damelio
November 7, 2007
My Prayers are with Mr. Alberts family.
I am a native Floridian and had the great honor to meet Leo Albert through his passion for helping others at various charities around Palm Beach.
My grandfather was a WWII veteran also. God Bless America, has always meant so much to our family too. Mr. Albert , your smile and passion for life will be missed by the younger philanthropists of Palm Beach County. You earned your "Angel Wings" !!!
Thank you for the inspiration.
God Bless America!!!!
Respectfully,
Princess Pamela
( and soon to be new baby... Due Christmas eve: Jake-Allen)
Fr. Jim Reilly, Pastor
November 6, 2007
Leo:
The GENEROSITY you showed to your Northern "adopted" parish of St. Michael's, here in Palisades Park, NJ, will NEVER be forgotten by us. At a time when we needed help the MOST, you came forward in your usual quiet, unassuming and generous way, and, literally, saved us. No one even had to ask you. May God reward you for your generosity and loving support. And, May you rest in HIS loving arms, forever!
Mayda Tress
November 5, 2007
I am one of the RN's who cared for Mr. Albert during his stays at Good Samaritan. I had the privilege of being at this bedside when he made the transition from this life to the next. I listened as two of his brothers reminisced about their childhood memories in Maine, the antics of the 10 Albert children, and their loving mother and father. I am thankful for the brief glimpse that I had into the life of this much loved man. My sincere condolences to Mr. Albert's friends and family.
Mr. & Mrs. William John Mikus
November 4, 2007
Leo - Your most generous gift was your loyal friendship and we will treasure it forever.
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