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Albert Buher Obituary

Buher, Albert J. LATHAM Albert J. Buher, 99, of Latham, ente-red into eternal life on Friday, November 25, 2016, in the comfort of his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., he was the son of the late Christopher and Johanna Gasser Buher; and was predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Bridget (Bertha) Moran Buher. Mr. Buher was a proud World War II Navy veteran, serving with the Seabees in the South Pacific. Upon returning home, he began a career as an H.V.A.C. technician, and for the next 40 years he worked with the Troy Housing Authority, several area restaurants and R.P.I., retiring in 1983. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends, attending his beloved grandchildren's school and sporting events and most of all spending time with his loving family. Albert is survived by his beloved daughter and son-in- law, Mary Colleen and Paul J. Seebald; and his grandchil-dren, Bridget and Matthew Swezey, Amy and Thomas Nicoterra, Patrick Albert Seebald (Mary F. Kellogg), and Bryan Matthew Seebald. He is also survived by his sister, Loretta Curran and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Rudolph, William, Francis, Louis and Robert Buher, Jean Wogel, Ella Pekins, Mary Buher and Margaret Dochak. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, December 10, at 9 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, Latham. Anyone wishing to remember Albert through a donation, may send contributions to the Community Hospice, St. Peter's Hospital Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany NY 12208.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 8, 2016.

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Patty Waara

December 9, 2016

We all loved Al, and will certainly miss him. He truly was one of a kind-what a marvelous life he lived! Sending love to all of you!!

Love,
John, Patty, Paul, Jm, and Maddie

Mary Wheeler

December 9, 2016

Colleen I'm sorry that you and your family have lost your dad. I was so glad that I got to see nd talk to him last November for the first time in many years, it was nice seeing him.
Will be thinking of you and your family. Good bye Uncle Al...

Joe Mazoway

December 8, 2016

Colleen, I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Al in 77-79 at RPI and loved his sense of humor, he had such a great outlook on life.

MaryJane Spiak

December 8, 2016

The Burns Community extends our deepest sympathy to Al's family. We remember him as a kind and generous person. May He Rest In Peace.

~ Burns Apartments

Kathleen Dix

December 8, 2016

Colleen and Paul,

My deepest sympathies.

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December 8, 2016

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