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Joseph Alber Obituary

Alber, Joseph S. AVERILL PARK Joseph S. "Big Brother" Alber, age 59 years, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Albany and had been a resident of East Greenbush and Averill Park all his life. Joe worked for many years with his father and brothers at Joe Alber's Used Cars in Averill Park. He also drove a dump truck for the Keller Co. Joe loved riding his motorcycle with his brothers and friends, was a big Grateful Dead fan and enjoyed playing his guitar. He was a great brother to all his siblings and would help out anyone in an instant. Joe was big on the computer, playing games and his Facebook page, loved John Wayne movies and enjoyed cooking for his Mom and Dad. Joe will always be remembered for playing practical jokes on his family and friends. He is the beloved son of Joseph and Teresa Davis Alber; loving father of Veronica T. Alber; stepfather of Amanda Czuwala; cherished brother of Penny, Susan, Michael, Jackie, Danny and Tricia. Joe is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Joe's Facebook friends and all his friends for all the love and support they gave to him. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Wednesday prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, East Schodack. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on May 12, 2015.

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Naomi Jensen

February 20, 2023

Joe was a great friend and a great mentor to my son William Jensen ! He is truly missed and never forgotten

Naomi Jensen

May 6, 2021

And the memories continue...you are still missed and loved.....
Naomi Jensen

Russ & Debbie Moore

May 18, 2015

With thoughts and prayers for strength and warm memories, we send our sincere condolences. He is in God's hands now.

stephen oliver

May 16, 2015

Condolences to the Alber family. I am so sorry for your loss. Joe is now out of pain but the pain lingers for those who loved him. Keep in mind the things you loved about him, and try to treat others the way he would want.

May 16, 2015

To the Alber family,
I am so sorry for your loss. When my mom had Judy's place, we got to know a lot of the Alber family ,and of course Joey. I always thought he had a gentle and kind soul.Our condolences from myself and the Peters family.

Michele Peters

Marty McKinney

May 15, 2015

R.I.P Mr. Joe I always had a good time whenever we went for a ride you will be missed

Colleen Allen Severson

May 15, 2015

So sorry for your loss. May your happy memories help you during this sad time.
Rest In Peace, Joe, you put up a good fight.

Dan Stewart

May 14, 2015

I will miss you Joey Alber.

Leroy &Dawn Johnson

May 14, 2015

Tess&Joe ,and entire family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Even across the miles and years of time, the memories are there of good times past.Rest in peace ride free.May God bless you.

Pilar Dexter

May 14, 2015

Please accept our condolences on the loss of Joey. We know how much he meant to his family and friends. Bill & Pilar Dexter and Ma.Pilar Gemeinhardt

Joby Sour

May 14, 2015

My condolences to the Alber family. I had not seen Joe in years, but we had many of good laughs in our younger years. RIP my friend

Eve Alaxanian

May 14, 2015

Joe,
My heart aches. I still can not believe your gone. I know your pain free now and I know you made it to the Pearly Gates and beyond them. Rest easy and Ride like you have never before ,Meeting up with Family members and Friends who have gone before you. Have one Hell of a Party in the night sky so we can all know your up in Heaven kicking it up.
Prayers to all Family members. RIP Joe. See you on the flip side. Sunshine Hugs.

May 14, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the Alber family and all of Joe's friends. See you on the other side Joe, L&R,
Lena and Hodgie

Steve Robelotto

May 14, 2015

sorry for your loss, He will be missed

Patrick McDonald

May 14, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to the whole Family. Sorry I just found out yesterday.

Jo ann Maccue

May 14, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Flea and Family

May 13, 2015

Our sincere condolences to Joe's family and friends. He was a good man who walked the walk with his head held high. Joe, we're going to miss you! Thanks for all the years we've been friends! Now you can ride as hard and as fast whereever the wind takes you. Always in Peace.

Joyce Demers

May 13, 2015

My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to Veronica,Amanda and the entire Alber family.

Jim Cooper

May 13, 2015

Hey Joe ! Can you hear me? I'll see you soon. Get things organized before I get there my friend. God bless you

Barbara & Desi Biechman

May 13, 2015

Hey Joey, may peace and love be with you on the other side of this life and you are filled with an over flowing feeling of joy. Prayers with you and your family! L & R, Desi and Barbara Biechman

Susan & Craig Mayhew Tarbox

May 13, 2015

We are sorry for your loss. We are praying for you.

George Eckert & Kathy Reynolds

May 13, 2015

R.I.P. Joe. You were truly one very nice guy. You will be remembered for all you have done. You will be so missed. Sending prayers to the family.

rags spallane

May 13, 2015

Our deepest thoughts n prayer r with the entire alber family joe willnever be forgotten as he was one of a kind guy

Marc & Laura Cesta

May 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alber family, Joe was a great guy.

Patti Ann Fischer

May 13, 2015

My sincere condolences to Joe's family. He was a really nice person and I'm going to miss his visits to Wappingers Falls and our little chats.

Jack Bentley

May 13, 2015

You & your family were such a part of my youth.Such great memories!You will be missed.My thoughts & prayers to the Alber family.

Mark and Sue

May 13, 2015

Rest in Peace, Joe

Allens and Tufano

May 13, 2015

R.I.P Joe
Ou r condolences to his family and friends.

Bonnie McKay

May 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with you at this sad time.

MICHAEL RIVERA

May 12, 2015

RIP JOEY !!! ride on Bro!!!

May 12, 2015

My condolences to the Alber Family. sorry for your loss. Joe was a great person. The Cataldo Family

May 12, 2015

Hey Joe,
Thanks for the memories Bro. We all had a lot of fun hanging out, in our younger years. Concerts, Riding, The Lincoln,always good times. Thank you for allowing us to follow your journey. RIP Brother. Love ya, "Shelly Shu"

Jack and Jude Roberts

May 12, 2015

RIP Joe... You will be missed by so many...Our condolences to the family...A good man gone to soon...

Bill and Julie Poole

May 12, 2015

You will be greatly missed. You will forever be in our hearts!

Kimberly Wertman

May 12, 2015

My Thoughts and Prayers Go out To Joe's Family - Fly High Joe you will be Miss

nick rosencrans

May 12, 2015

My thoughts are with the alber family. Joe was a great guy, very wise with wisdome. Always a pleasure visiting with him. He will be missed.

May 12, 2015

Penny and family, So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori(Belz)Battistoni

Dana & JIll Osowiecky

May 12, 2015

Our condolences to the family

Dawn Falzo

May 12, 2015

You fought a good fight my friend rest in peace .Love Dawn Falzo (Farinella)

Dawn Falzo

May 12, 2015

To the Alber family sorry about the passing of Joe he was one of a kind great person he will be missed .Rest in peace Joe .Love Dawn Falzo (Farinella )

Ralph Shastany

May 12, 2015

I am Lost for Words, R I P My Man, You were 1 of a Kind, Condolences to the Alber Family, God Bless.

The White family

May 12, 2015

No words anyone can say will help take the pain away, our condolences to the Albert family Joe was an amazing guy,friend, and Dad he will be missed. R.I.P Joe

Ann (Lovelace) Lepore

May 12, 2015

My sincerest sympathy to all of Joes family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Had lots of fun memories of Joe when were younger. He will certainly be missed.

Joanne Braman-Palmer

May 12, 2015

Joe, I still can't believe you have passed. You fought it and roughed it out. I'm glad you're no longer suffering... I know you're on your Harley riding forever and we are sure going to miss you. I'll never forget some of the good times we had and Jimmy's going to miss the Yankee's banter with you on Facebook as well. R.I.P.. we will always carry you in our hearts...

Condolences to your family as well, so sorry for your loss. He was a great man

Joe Faranda

May 12, 2015

My condolences to the Alber Family on the passing of Joe. My long time friend and neighbor from New York Avenue will be dearly missed. R.I.P.

Lou Angrisano

May 12, 2015

RIP Joe

Kathy Mather

May 12, 2015

To Joes Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and will be missed by many. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John Richardson, Kathy and Adrian (Bunny) Mather

Lynn LoPresti, Secor

May 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and all of his family, he will be very missed.

Valerie Hughes-Haines

May 12, 2015

My deepest condolences go out to you on your loss of a great man . Joe will be truly missed by all of us . He was a great friend . God Bless

Lynn Canfield

May 12, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. It seems like yesterday when him and I talked on the phone. It breaks my heart that you are gone. You can rest now. I will never forget you. I will miss you soon Facebook. To all of Joes family: I am truly sorry for your loss. Love you Joe.

May 12, 2015

Until we meet again my friend and brother warrior may you finally have peace. My condolences and heart felt prayers to your family and all that loved Joe. God Bless. -Big Bri

Mike Weber

May 12, 2015

To the Alber Family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Ann Winnicki

May 12, 2015

Joey,
You fought so hard, God Bless you. Ride into the Sunset my friend, your job here on earth is done .. Memories of schooldays the school bus.. the jokes and laughs take care my childhood neighbor..
My thoughts and prayers are with the Alber Family.
Ann~Fonda~Winnicki

terry cuzdey

May 12, 2015

gonna miss u joe

truman renz

May 12, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ron Rosencrans

May 12, 2015

My condolences to the Alber family. Joe surely was someone to be proud of ! He will be missed buy many....

May 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~The Georges

JoAnna Baldwin

May 12, 2015

what a kind soul, may he rest in peace

dawn roberts

May 12, 2015

Rip Joey condolences to your family. it is hard losing a family member so young. I know the feeling way to well. No more pain and suffering for you. those left behind will have pain and the healing process will take many years. Ride your bike in fashion now.

Valarie Spickerman McCormick

May 12, 2015

Rest in peace Joe

Debra Habiniak

May 12, 2015

Isiah40:31
And they will soar on wings like eagles

Patty Boyle

May 12, 2015

My condolences out to the Alber family

Ed & Wendy Caulkins

May 12, 2015

Had a great conversation with Joe about 4 weeks ago. I did not expect to come home to his passing. We were suppose to have a lunch date! I am so sad that this will not happen. Joey, you are whole now. You will be missed by everyone that knew you. You were kind and gentle and had the biggest heart one could have. God, bless Joey and keep him safe in your arms. Its time to be riding in the heavens. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Mark Bowman

May 12, 2015

Alber family,Haven't seen Joey in years and seeing his passing in today's paper has brought a sadness to me..What a fun loving guy he was.Some great memories for sure..RIP Joe.

Crystal Lascala

May 12, 2015

RIP Joe you had a heart of gold and were one of a kind heaven has gained another angel. My thoughts and prayers are with ur entire family.

Erin Newhouse

May 12, 2015

I am so sorry for the Alber family, the Adalian family, and the palmer family. May he rest in piece now.

May 12, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Alber family. Joe fought a brave fight. RIP Joe...Joe & Donna Krug

Joe De Seve

May 12, 2015

Rest in peace Joey, you were a true warrior!

Patty Carlucci (Shields)

May 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss,
God bless
Love

May 12, 2015

One of my favorite cousins. Joe you will be dearly missed.

Jerry Z Zimmerman

May 11, 2015

To the Alber family my deepest condolences. Joey you were always a true friend who I always could count on with a heart of a lion. May you rest in peace for ever.

Tricia Jablonski

May 11, 2015

Joe what can I say that we have not said over the years, I love you, always will. Your one of a kind and the best brother a girl could have. I will miss all the stories of Chaka the wood boy, me being adopted from gypsies and all the gross food jokes. It's still surreal to me and I won't say good bye because you live in my heart. I learned from you and maybe even taught you a thing or two... Give nanny and Uncle Billy a big kiss for me, until we are together again. And now you can confess it to the rest of the girls that I am your favorite! Love love love you, Tricia

naomi jensen

May 11, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great man and will greatly missed. He was a great mentor to my son, William Jensen.
Respectfully,
Naomi Jensen

May 11, 2015

Thank you for always caring about me and being the greatest God Father anyone could ask for. -jake

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