Obituary of Anthony R. Albanese

Albion:  Anthony R. "Tony" Albanese, 61, passed away at his home March 23, 2019.  Tony was born February 17, 1958 in Albion, NY a son of the late Anthony and Eleanor (Jablonski) Albanese.  Tony lived in this area all of his life and was a 1977 graduate of Albion Central School.  He was a member of Holy Family Parish/St. Joseph’s Church, St. Mary’s Athletic Club, St. Mary’s Archer’s Club and a social member of the V.F.W.  Tony was employed by the Village of Albion as a caretaker at Mt. Albion Cemetery for 32 years.  Tony was an easy going, fun loving friend to all, who always had a smile and enjoyed life.  He enjoyed many friends, good food and scratch-offs. 

He is survived by his brothers, Robert (Jan) Albanese, Michael (Danielle) Albanese; sister, Maria (Vernon) Spicer; nieces and nephews, Chrissie (Scott) Ladd, Andi Albanese, Eric (Michelle) Albanese, Brian Albanese, Nicholas Spicer and several cousins;  special cousin Dorothy Albanese and dear friend, Barb Bukiewicz.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 21 W. Avenue, Albion on Thursday March 28, from 4:00-7:00.  Tony’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish/St. Joseph’s Church on Friday March 29, at 10:00am.  Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. Box 489, Albion, NY 14411.