Wife of Gerard P Albert
Daughter of Dr. Luigi and Elisa Capobianco-She was born at home, delivered by her father and grandfather, who were both physicians.
She graduated from Hunter College High School and attended Hunter College and St. John's and Columbia Universities. Later in life she attended the University of Connecticut and Norwalk Community College. During World War II she worked for the War Department in Washington, D.C., and New York City.
She married in 1949 and moved to Stamford. She volunteered for more than 30 years for the ARI Auxiliary, now known as Always Reaching for Independence, an organization devoted to aiding those with disabilities. For many years she helped organize ARI's annual fund-raising fashion show and managed the ARI Thrift Shop in downtown Stamford. Her service culminated with a seat on the ARI Board of Directors.
She led a life characterized by her devotion to family and love of literature and the arts.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Elio and Louis Capobianco, both of Highland, N.Y.
from obituary published by Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home
contribution by Contributor #47500466
Wife of Gerard P Albert
Daughter of Dr. Luigi and Elisa Capobianco-She was born at home, delivered by her father and grandfather, who were both physicians.
She graduated from Hunter College High School and attended Hunter College and St. John's and Columbia Universities. Later in life she attended the University of Connecticut and Norwalk Community College. During World War II she worked for the War Department in Washington, D.C., and New York City.
She married in 1949 and moved to Stamford. She volunteered for more than 30 years for the ARI Auxiliary, now known as Always Reaching for Independence, an organization devoted to aiding those with disabilities. For many years she helped organize ARI's annual fund-raising fashion show and managed the ARI Thrift Shop in downtown Stamford. Her service culminated with a seat on the ARI Board of Directors.
She led a life characterized by her devotion to family and love of literature and the arts.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Elio and Louis Capobianco, both of Highland, N.Y.
from obituary published by Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home
contribution by Contributor #47500466
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