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Paul Albert Obituary

Albert, Paul F. Age 82, Chicago native. Retired member of Chicago Fire Department 36+ years, the last 25 years as lieutenant at H&L 47 and at Engine 102. U.S. Air Force veteran of Korean conflict. Member of North Side Fire Brigade and Brotherhood of the Barrel. Loving husband of Mary Jo (nee Grealish-Keaney) and the late Dorothea (nee Waldert-Frederich); father of Erika, Heidi (Joe) Fruzyna; stepfather of Peggy (Thomas) Herrington; grandfather "Opa" to many, including Sean, Ryan and Meghan Herrington; uncle of many. Preceded in death by parents, Karl and Julia Albert; stepfather, Richard Kulleck; and siblings, Carl (Kathy Williams), Tom (Jane Lynch), Jack, and Maryann "Dolly" Teece. Paul enjoyed black powder shooting; participating in re-enactments and camping in Prairie du Chein, WI; gardening; leatherwork; and meeting friends at Galter LifeCenter. Paul always went out of his way to help others and do the right thing. He was an endless source of wisdom, with a quick wit. Paul was loved by many and will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, 155 E. 55th St., NY, NY 10022. Funeral Monday, December 2, 9:30 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago to St. Edward Church for Mass at 10:00 a.. Interment private. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Paul's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2013.
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May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Marilyn Edwards

December 6, 2013

Sincere sympathy. Paul always was a bright spot in our day when he had an appointment at SCH. He will be greatly missed by us all.

Suzy Harper

December 2, 2013

My deepest condolences. I worked with Paul when I was at Trk 25 and he was on Eng 102. He was great to work with and had a great sense of humor. Later I enjoyed talking with him at the retirees breakfasts. He will be greatly missed.

George Heim

December 2, 2013

To the family of Paul Albert; I was one of Paul's many friends at the Galter Center. We always enjoyed being in his company and having him be one of us. We are all saddened by his passing. We have missed him since he stopped coming to the gym and miss him even more now. I know this is a difficult time for you. I hope it eases your mind to know so many people you don't know cared about him.

Jerry Yanoff

December 2, 2013

Dear Peggy & Tom, so sorry about Paul, only met him once and liked him right away. God's peace to you and your family. Phil & Gerry Santoro Pullman MI.

December 1, 2013

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I hope you take comfort in God's promise that death will soon be swallowed up forever. (Acts24:15)

NS

November 30, 2013

So sorry for your loss Mary, and the loss to friends and family. Uncle Paul is finally reunited with his whole family. The last of the original Albert clan. He leaves lasting memories that bring smiles to many of us. Rest in peace Uncle Paul.

Barb Hudson

November 30, 2013

Godspeed Uncle Paul.

Pete Albert

November 30, 2013

Dear Family. .Please accept my sincere condolences. Take comfort in the hearer of prayers during this difficult time. Psalms 55:22.

Mrs McClendon

November 30, 2013

My favorite uncle: Uncle Paul, You are missed for the man you taught me how to be and can never be replaced.

Michael Teece

November 30, 2013

My deepest sympathies, love and prayers go out to You Aunt Mary, Heidi, Erica & Peggy. My Uncle Paul was a great person, so full of life, laughter & kindness. He touched the hearts & lives of everyone he met. No matter what was going on in his life he always took the time to make certain he could say or do something to make someone else's life a little better. I am honored and humbled to have known Uncle Paul, to be able say he was not only family but a friend. He will be greatly missed not only by me but many. Again i am sorry for your loss.

Julie k. (Albert) Ryan

November 30, 2013

Will miss my annual Christmas card with message from you this year. Thinking of all the memories you have left behind for all of us. Glad you have joined your family at last. RIP.

Sharon Teece Freeman

November 30, 2013

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Dec

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Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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10:00 a.m.

St. Edward Church

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