Albert R. Smith, 85, formerly of Hawley, Scranton & Moosic, passed on Friday, May 2 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Albert G. Smith & Eva Smith, maternal grandparents, George & Mary Bombar. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Lipperini Smith & brothers Paul, George & Charles Smith.
Albert was a proud Navy Veteran with 28 combined service years. He loved & respected all animals, especially his beloved cats over the years: Willy, Inky, Spotty & Little Red. He was an avid storyteller, always had a song to share, expressed his love of art through his drawings & enjoyed fishing & hunting. He was a strong man of Faith & a devoted family man.
He worked management positions at various trucking companies: Brockway Motor & Kenworth of PA and Ingersoll-Rand & was a member of Union Lodge 291, F & A Masons, Keystone Consistory 32 and Irem Shrine, Dallas PA.
Albert is survived by a brother Leon L. Smith, cousins, nephews & nieces. He was especially thankful for cousins, Joyce & Debra for their consistent care and to friends Frank, Jeannie & cousin Jerry for phone calls & visits. We are thankful for the staff at Gino Merli for their compassionate care and respect. Albert is finally home with Jesus & free from the pain he endured with Polio most of his life.
Family and friends may visit the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home, 1240 St. Ann’s Street, Scranton on Monday June 2nd from 10:00 to 11:00am with a celebration of life service by Pastor Jack Munley at 11:00am.
Inurnment Green Gates Cemetary, Hawley PA with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Rescue & Restore Church, Olyphant and/or Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Clark Summit PA in honor of Albert R. Smith.
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Debra Ruhanna DeFilippis
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We know God welcomed you with opened arms! Joyce, Jeannie & I are missing our talks! Your many stories,songs & drawings are etched in our hearts.
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Dianne Smith Hughes
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I didn't know Albert, but we shard the same grand parents. I am so sorry for your loss, I pray that he is at rest with our God!
Dianne Smith Hughed
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Joyce Chinchilla
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Albert, it was great connecting with once again after all those years! Missing our talks and how you made a laugh and kept us entertained by your stories! We know you were greeted by Jesus and all the family that went before you ! Love you Albert our singing cousin !
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Bob Fitch
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Father, please welcome and rejoice with our Brother Albert. I had the honor of knowing Nobel Albert through Debbie, he will be missed.
Brother thank you for your service to God and Country. So Mote It Be. Fair winds and following Seas!
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Frank Mifka and Diana Stanislow
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So sorry for the loss of Albert.He was a good friend of mine.Heaven gained a angel.
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Frank Mifka and Diana Stanislow
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So sorry for the loss of Albert.He was a good friend of mine.Heaven gained a angel.
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Mark Ciocca
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I knew Al through the Gino Merli Veterans' Center where I had two art residency programs these past two years.
Al was a very personable individual who enjoyed painting and conversation. I am thankful for his service to our country and for knowing him.
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Pete Boyko (Chandler, Arizona)
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Al and I met in 1972 at the Avoca Naval Reserve Center, and became close, long-term friends. We shared many great memories of hunting the state game lands in Wayne county and fishing some of the Pennsylvania lakes.
Rest in peace, dear friend. Until we meet again...
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