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William Albert Obituary

Albert, William J.William J. Albert, 86 years of N. Catasauqua died Sunday September 28, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Salisbury Twsp. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Paul) Albert for 57 years. Born in Catasauqua he was the son of the late Charles G. and Anna Heller (Horn) Albert. Bill was a retired partner and corporate secretary of Rileighs, Inc. of Allentown. He was a former partner of Albert Bros. Florist of N.Catasauqua and a former display man for H. Leh & Co. of Allentown. He was a former board member of the following; Lehigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Lehigh County United Way, Lehigh County Senior Citiizens, Allentown Flag Day Association, Mayor Fischl's Allentown Tomorrow Committee and Lehigh County Hemophila Association. Bill had served as a member of Allentown's All American City, President of the Catasauqua A.B.C. Club, Vice President and State Director of the Allentown Jaycees, President of the Lehigh County Historical Society, President of the Lehigh County Tourist and Convention Bureau, President of the Allentown Center City Association, Board Chairman of the Allentown Lehigh County Chamber of Commerce, Commander of the Honorary First Defenders, Board Chairman of AAA Lehigh Valley, member of the Advisory Committee of the Eastern Region of Meridian Bank, Chairman of the Lehigh County Bicentennial Committee, president of the Liberty Bell Shrine, Represented the Catasauqua School District on the L.C.C. Authority, President of the Great Allentown Fair, Chairman of N. Catasauqua Zoning Board, President of Lehigh County Agricultural Society, member of N. Catasauqua Betterment Committee and a member of the Catasauqua Area J-4 Committee. Bill was the recipient of various awards such as the Freedom Foundation Award, he was named a JCI Senator in 1966, the Outstanding Citizen Award by the Allentown Patriots, the Service to Mankind Award by the Allentown Sertoma Club, The Allentown Lehigh C of C Distinguished Citizen Award, the Marine Corp. League's Distinguished Citizen Award, The Golden Deeds Award of the Catasauqua Exchange Club and the Ritter School Community Service Award. Surviving with his wife Nancy are daughters Ann Louise wife of Edward Zablocki of Macungie, Patricia Louise wife of Daniel Serfass of Hummelstown, Pa. and Susan Marie wife of George Lesko of Catasauqua. Bill has eight grandchildren and two great granddaughters and was preceded in death by his brother Charles. Services: His funeral mass will be 11:00am Saturday October 4, 2014 in St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church 1001 Second Street N. Catasauqua, Pa. 18032. There will be no calling hours prior to the funeral mass. The family will receive friends at a reception following the funeral mass at the Catasauqua American Legion Post # 215 330 Second Street Catasauqua, Pa. 18032. Memorial contributions may be given in his name payable to the Liberty Bell Shrine 622 Hamilton Street Allentown, Pa. 18101 or the Good Shepherd Home 601 St. John's Street Allentown, Pa. 18103 or the Gift of Life Program 401 N. Third Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19103. The Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 30, 2014.

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October 10, 2014

We are truly sad to learn of Bill's passing. He was truly a favorite cousin, so loving and giving. It seems like yesterday that he stayed with us in Wisconsin when he was only seventeen years old. Those were happy days with happy and loving memories. Our love to each of you during this trying time. Letitia Notbohm

Mary Notbohm-Forbes

October 10, 2014

My Love and condolences to the Albert family. Billy was great man. Please know you are all in our hearts and prayers.

October 9, 2014

Dear Nancy and family,
I was so saddened to learn of Bill's passing.
He lived his life in the true spirit of his faith. He showed it everyday and to everyone he knew. He will be missed. I will remember for all of the thoughtful things he did for me at AAA. Kathy Kirby

October 9, 2014

Dear Albert family,
Bill and I shared many birthday cakes when I was a kid at the Bowling league clam bakes. He was a great friend to my grandfather, Jim Peacock, and my Dad, Roy Ernst. Bill was such a wonderful, talented, sweet man. So sorry for your loss. Roxanne (Rocky)

Barbara Moran

October 8, 2014

To the Albert Family, especially Ann. What a fine gentleman your father was as I recall such fond memories of my childhood in Catty and St. Lawerence School. Your father was an integral part of our community and the Lehigh Valley. My heartfelt condolences with his passing.

October 6, 2014

To the Albert Family:
It was with a feeling of sadness that I read Bill's obituary. He was a name from the past, as I fondly remember him being a friend of my father's (Claude A. Schultz, Jr.) and an integral part of "Rileigh's." Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss. Barbara Schultz Colvin

October 5, 2014

To the Albert family,

Sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a wonderful person.

Joe and Diane Martin

October 4, 2014

Dear Nancy and Family~
So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing... surely he will be missed. He experienced a truly amazing life & shared that charismatic personality with everyone!! Our loss is most assuredly Heaven's gain:) With Warmes Regards, Denise M. (Gardner) Kametz

Ann Molchan Fogarty

October 3, 2014

I have so many fond memories of "Mr.Albert"
Condolences from the Molchan family

Kelly Moyer

October 3, 2014

Can't think of a more humble and amazing man! We were truly honored to have you as out neighbors through my whole life!
-your tomato girls <3

Kathy Deibert Shupp

October 3, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 3, 2014

Ann,
Deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Gina (Holena) Krause

Jim Shedlauskas

October 3, 2014

Nancy,We were so sorry to hear that Bill died.We will miss him,but we will also cherish the memories we have shared with you and Bill Jim & Estelle Shedlauskas

Wayne & Janey Kunsman

October 3, 2014

Dear Nancy,Ann, Patty, Susie & husbands. What does one say at a time like this?? We say "thanks" for knowing & loving Bill. For all the sharing of family times, eating & drinking at your home. To all his accomplishments he will always be remembered, & as a husband & father he will always be loved

October 2, 2014

NANCY AND FAMILY. MY TWIN sister and I Worked at H.LEH CO. 1953-55. He was the nicest guy,he helped the two of us so much-to know the store. Our sympathy to you and your family. WE WISH the best for you and your family. THE twins, GRACE and ANNA GEIGER. NOW GRACE SELL,ANNA BREININGER. GRACE from CRYSTAL SPRING FARM IN SCHNECKSVILLE.

October 2, 2014

Nancy and Family:

We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was one of the kindest, sweetest, nicest people you could ever meet...and he was consistently like that. We will all miss him very much. Very deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers,

The Birks Family

Melinda (Mann) Deamer

October 2, 2014

Nancy and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I got to know Bill through AAA and my Dad's retirement party and I must say what a wonder man, so caring and full of compassion in everything he did. He has touched so many lives. R.I.P. Bill.

Melinda (Mann) Deamer

October 1, 2014

Dear Nancy and family - from our early years together in the Allentown Jaycees to the Great Allentown Fair, Bill was a wonderful person to have on your team - always positive, always upbeat, always something nice to say. We will all miss him terribly. Our deepest condolences on your loss.

Rich and Pam Fritz

October 1, 2014

Dear Nancy and Family - We loved Bill! Pam had the joy of working with Bill on the AAA Board of Directors and Rich became a fan quickly. Bill had such a love of life, family and friends and was a gift to all of us. He will be missed but remembered with smiles and laughter. Ours prayers are with you all................Rich and Pam

JOSEPH J. BARNAS

October 1, 2014

ALBERT FAMIMLY! SORRY TO HEAR ABOUBT BILL, I KNOWN HIM FOR MANY YEARS, HFD, ALLENTON FAIR ETC WE WOULD ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT OUR FAMLIES. HE WAS A GREAT MAN & WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, WILL KEPT HIM IN MY PRAYS,HE IS GOOD HANDS NOW, KEPT THE FAITH.

Carl and Roz Schroeder

October 1, 2014

We are sorry to hear that Bill has passed. He was an inspiration to us at the Honorary First Defenders. His welcoming smile was what always made us smile. He was a joy to be around. He will be missed.

Shirley Rickey

October 1, 2014

The whole of the Lehigh Valley has lost a true treasure with the passing of Bill. Met him in 1960 when I was secretary at the fair and each year since have looked forward to my hello kiss and hug. He was a truly wonderful human being who gave his time and talent generously to many organizations. MR. ALLENTOWN FAIR!!

Kathy Hazlinsky Shear

October 1, 2014

So many memories of 729 3rd Street growing up with the Albert Family. I am so sorry for your loss!!! He was a wonderful man!

October 1, 2014

Dear Nancy, Anne, Patty and Susie, I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He will be truly missed by many. He was a amazing person. I remember many years ago, when we use to spend a lot of time at the Albert house, and we always had a great time. We send our prayers for the whole family, RIP Bill and keep the angels smiling. Net Martin Hay and Kerry Hay

Nancy Nonnemacher

October 1, 2014

My heartfelt sympathies to your family at this sad time.

October 1, 2014

Nancy and Family, we are so sad at the passing of Bill. Our family shared many good times with you. He will be missed.
The Harold Eyer family.

Colleen O'Donnell

October 1, 2014

My sincere condolences to the entire Albert Family. Mr. Albert was one of a kind and will truly be missed by so many. He always had the time to talk and say many kind words. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all. RIP Mr. Albert

October 1, 2014

My condolences on your loss. God bless the Albert family during this difficult time.

Luis Resto

Dan and Laurie Wuchter

September 30, 2014

Such a kind and gracious gentlemen. He will be truly missed

Margie DeMarchi

September 30, 2014

Sue, George, Morgon & Brandon, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was certainly blessed to have such a wonderful family.

September 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss Nancy,Bill was such a all around great guy and so funny and kind and so giving, my mother,Arlene Marinelli loved him so much and loved working for him at Raleighs,she loved going to work just to be with Bill and you,she had so much fun with you guys,i will never forget all the stories she told about her and Bill, may him Rest in Peace and I bet they are both looking down on us and laughing,thats what they always did together was have fun. Arlene's daughter,Rita Ziegler

Dick Adams

September 30, 2014

Nancy,
Pam and I are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful person whom I had the pleasure of knowing and sharing time with for many decades. He was a backbone of our community and helped so many with his generous time given to so many groups and organizations. I had the pleasure of serving on the AAA board with bill for the past 30 years and, it goes without saying that without his leadership as our Chairman, our organization would not be as wonderful as it is today. Pam and I shall miss his friendly smile and "can do" attitude. We are both very thankful that we had so much time to enjoy both of you.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Pam and Dick Adams

Jim Davis

September 30, 2014

Bill was very comfortable in his own skin, consequently as he moved among people it was always with grace, comfort, and a sense of caring. The fair industry has lost a model who had a unique sense of what it took to include all. Allentown was the recipient of many of his good works.

September 30, 2014

There are no words that adequately describe the joy of being with Bill who I knew as wonderful family. With gratitude. Susan

Melody Newhard _Kirk

September 30, 2014

Bill will be missed A wonderful man with a great sense of
humor and wonderful person to work with at Allentown Fair he will be truly missed .
Rest in peace and may the angels lead you to Paradise.
Melody Newhard-Kirk Director Lehigh County Agricultural Society

Marilyn Muller

September 30, 2014

Nancy & Family,

Please accept my Sympathy on the passing of Bill thoughts and prayers with you and the family.

Marilyn Muller

gretchen kanusky

September 30, 2014

Nancy and Family, Sherri and I were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a true gentleman who will be missed by many. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Deb Mellish

September 30, 2014

Bill was possibly the most gracious person I ever had the honor to meet. We will all be challenged to fill the hole his passing has left in our lives and to live up to the example he set for us.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.

Jack cooney

September 30, 2014

Nancy - Lois and I are so sorry about Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Bill was a community treasure and his enthusiasm and kindness will be sorely missed.

Gary Weaver

September 30, 2014

I will miss Bill at the HFD and other events.

September 30, 2014

Oh, Nancy, I was so disheartened to see of Bill's passing. Hopefully, now he's at peace and in another place to help people laugh. He was a gem.

Barbar (Hartranft) Wanamaker

September 30, 2014

I am saddened by Bill's passing. I worked with Bill in the Allentown Jaycees many years ago. Bill was always a gentleman, and an individual for whom I had great respect. My condolences to his family.
Ed Heffelfinger

Gretchen Hugo

September 30, 2014

So very sorry to see that Bill passed. He was such a sweet man and always with a smile and a laugh. My heart goes out to the whole family.

Joe Reisinger village bake shoppe

September 30, 2014

Village Bake Shoppe and there employee's extend our deepest sympathy to Nancy and the family of Bill. Words are hard to come by to a man who did so much and was the definition of a wonderful human being. The legacy he left will never be forgotten. Bill always had time and a smile for everyone. I am sure the heavens are being decorated as he did here on earth. As owner of the bakery it was an honor to know bill and be able to say he was my friend.

Bill Kotowski

September 30, 2014

One of the most pleasant and personable people I have ever met who always promoted the true meaning/mission of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society/Great Allentown Fair. Your smile and enthusiasm will be greatly missed...

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