Anthony R. Albanese

Anthony R. Albanese, 61, of Albion, passed away at his home on March 23, 2019. Tony was born Feb. 17, 1958 in Albion, 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 and St. Mary’s Archer’s Club, and he was 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 easygoing, 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 and Michael (Danielle) Albanese; sister, Maria (Vernon) Spicer; nieces and nephews, Chrissie (Scott) Ladd, Andi Albanese, Eric (Michelle) Albanese, Brian Albanese and Nicholas Spicer; several cousins; special cousin, Dorothy Albanese; and dear friend, Barb Bukiewicz.

The family will receive friends at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion, on Thu., March 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tony’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish/St. Joseph’s Church on Fri., March 29 at 10 a.m. 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.

To share a special memory of Tony, please visit www.christophermitchell.com.