Albert Jerome Zachery Sr.

SPRINGFIELD - Albert Jerome Zachery, Sr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to William H. Zachery-Abdullah and Teresa (Donaldson) Zachery. Albert, affectionately known as Jerome, spent his professional career working at Digital Corp. Faith was core to Albert's character - he spent his entire life as a proud practicing Muslim of the Islamic faith. He attended the Masjid Al-Baqi. Jerome was a lover of all things nature - from aquatic life to horticulture as seen by all of the plants that adorned his home. His love of nature was reflected in his demeanor and humble intellectual nature that so many admired. Jerome left behind a legacy of love and knowledge that his family, friends, and religious community will forever cherish. Jerome was predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth (Greene) Zachery, September 10, 2005; his father, William H. Zachery-Abdullah, June 11, 2011; and his brother Aaron Zachery, November 1, 2013. Jerome leaves to remember his passing: his step-mother Beverly Zachery-Abdullah, his two sons: Albert Jr., and Andrew Jason, his six step-children: William, David, Tracey, Matrice, Vernon, Vernell, his daughter-in-law Liza, his grandchildren, Bianca, Elizabeth, Milamoon, Kimari, Naomi, Albert III, and several great-grandchildren. He is also remembered by his four brothers: Omar Zachery, William Zachery Jr., Mark M. Zachery, Bilal Zachery, and, two sisters: Karien Zachery and Karlena (Zachery) Nilsson, and 8 beloved nieces and nephews. A viewing will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Puerta Del Cielo® Funeral Home, 730 State Street, Springfield, MA., followed by his burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, 426 Bay Street, Springfield, MA.