Richard "Dick" Albro's Obituary
Richard "Dick" Albro passed away at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on January 13, 2017 in Sarasota, FL due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 77 years old. Mr. Albro was born on April 25, 1939 in Cato, NY to his parents, Arthur and Marion Albro. He graduated from Cato-Meridian High School and went on to DeVry University with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1959. He married Constance (Middleton) Albro in 1959. They resided in Bridgeport, NY with their four children. Dick began his career at Syracuse University's, Newhouse School and then went on to spend 45 years at WIXT TV, ensuring cameras and equipment was in top condition, retiring as Chief Engineer. He retired in 2004 when he and Constance split their time between their home on the St. Lawrence River and in Englewood, FL. Dick spent his time in New York installing electronics in yachts, joining his two loves, boating and electronics mastery. While in Florida he led the Audio Visual Department for Englewood Performing Arts Series held at his local church, Englewood Methodist Church. He also enjoyed playing his ukulele and banjo, and fishing with friends. The word around town is that he was the best Sail Fish Fisherman in the south!
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Albro and Everett Albro.
Mr. Albro is survived by his wife, Constance; two sons, Michael Albro and Christopher Albro; two daughters, Kelly Albro Hill and Jennifer Muhle; nine grandchildren, Carl Hill, Jr., Kathryn Hill, Dalton Stafford, Eric Albro, Kelcie Albro, Robert Hill, Sam Hill, Tessa Muhle, and Bauer Muhle, as well as one great-grandchild, Rayne Stafford; many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 4:00 – 6:30 PM, immediately followed by a Funeral Service in celebration of Richard’s life at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mr. Albro's life. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Cato, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Service Dogs of America at www.servicedogsamerica.org.
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