Carl Joseph Albert, Sr.

Carl Joseph Albert, Sr., 87, of Alpha, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Born on October 31, 1932, in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace (Magnarcotti) Albert.

Carl graduated as the Senior Class President of Phillipsburg Parochial High School’s Class of 1951. He then went on to serve four years in the United States Navy, serving actively during the Korean War. Carl worked thirty years in West Easton, PA, for Ingersoll-Rand as a Pipe Fitter and later worked as the Supervisor of the Hospital Housekeeping Department at the Hunterdon Developmental Center for twelve years. He was also an Auxiliary Police Officer for Alpha, NJ and coached midget football.

Carl is survived by his wife, Leona (Barbadora) Albert, of Lopatcong Township, NJ, his children; Carl Albert, Jr., of Bound Brook, NJ, and Karyn Kostolanci, of Phillipsburg, NJ, his granddaughters; Nicole Zederbaum and her husband, Michael, and Kristen Kostolanci, all of Phillipsburg, NJ, his great-grandson, Zachary Zederbaum and a great-granddaughter is expected to arrive in September of this year.

Services are scheduled to be held privately and have been entrusted to the Finegan Funeral Home.