Anthony Alberti Obituary

Anthony Lee Alberti Jr. Anthony Lee Alberti Jr., 67, died peacefully at his home in Visalia, surrounded by his loving family in the early hours of Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Anthony was born on April 30, 1947 in Tulare, CA to Tony J. Alberti and the former Nadine Margaret Osborn (Galaviz). He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Natalie and his adoring daughters Melissa Alberti-Araujo of Three Rivers and Kristie Alberti of Eureka, CA. He also is survived by his son-in-law Luis Araujo and loving grandchildren, Damon Loomis 28, Alex Loomis 26, Isabella Martinez 23, and his mother's namesake, Nadine Alberti-Araujo 8. He will be missed by his Best Friends, Ted and Brenda Conway, and Bobby and Cathy Dulay & family. He also leaves his sisters Susan Alberti of Tulare, Jewelleene Arrigo of Pennsylvania and one brother Jim Alberti of Tulare. Anthony was also survived by his step-sons and their families Lorenzo and Jennifer Rivera and their children Derek 15, Emily 11, Payton 5, Devin 16 months and Orly and Angela Rivera and their son Zander 10 months. Anthony was raised in Tulare and graduated from Tulare Union High School in 1965. He was a farmer, landscaper, air conditioning repairman as well as Anheuser-Busch sales/ deliveryman. In 1984 he made an unexpected career change and became the owner of the still trendy Salon Anthony's Hair People and Nails in Visalia and was very well known in the area as an enormously gifted cosmetologist and masseur. Although his co-workers and clients agonize over his loss, this dedicated salon family has committed to pick up the torch. The experienced new Owner/ Stylist, Cindy Lynn Costa, longtime Stylist, Jamie Gonzalez and Nail Technician, Audrey Carnes-Newton are dedicated to continue to service his clients and uphold Anthony's immense reputation for excellence. He had many talents and hobbies he shared with his wife Natalie. As a young man he owned and raced motorcycles. Later in life he and his wife belonged to motorcycle clubs. They also enjoyed dancing and could be found at least once a week, out dancing with friends. Anthony was a expert marksman avid Practical Pistol competitor. For more than almost two decades he competed in tournaments, winning numerous awards. Anthony is also recognized as instrumental in the establishment of the Rankin Field Shooting Range in Tulare. Anthony was best known for being a Hall of Fame, Fifth Dan Black Belt who was first certified by the International Shotokan Karate-Do Kenjojuku Association in 1981. He remained an active instructor until his death and was an important catalyst in the formation of the California Shotokan Kenkokai Association for which he is also a board member. His work as a Sensei (teacher) and is remembered by hundreds of students over the years who will attest that many of us are forever stronger, more steadfast and thoughtful citizens who know we are connected as people and part of something much bigger than ourselves. Anthony was the lead Chief Instructor and developer Founder of the Reaching Youth Shotokan Karate outreach program offered at the Manuel Hernandez Center of Visalia and sponsored by his church, Calvary Ministries of Visalia. Calvary will continue to offer this program in support of the spiritual and character development of the children, families and extended teaching staff who have been long committed to this program. Formal services celebrating the life of Anthony Alberti will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014, 1:00 PM at Calvary Ministries on Caldwell in Visalia. Anthony had a huge spirit and made everyone feel special. When you entered his Salon, home or dojo, you felt respected, and valued. You were treated like his best friend, and for him, at that moment, you were. We end this with his own words, as he ended every correspondence, card and phone call to his daughters, "I love you, forever and a day."