Mr. Albert J. Alberico

Mr. Albert J. Alberico, age 79, a native of Utica and currently a resident of Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Born in Utica on January 9, 1938, Albert was the son of the late Albert and Mary (Petronio) Alberico. Raised and educated locally, he attended Brandegee Elementary School and T.R. Proctor High School. In 1956 he married the former Claudine Poma with whom he shared 60 years in a union of devotion to one another. For many years, Albert was self-employed as the owner and operator of the A-Z Paving Company. A generous, sociable, and civic-minded man, Albert was a former Oneida County legislator who represented East Utica for 18 years. What pleased him most was helping and assisting anyone in need in any way he could. He was appointed Commissioner of Parks and Recreation under the Pawlinga administration. In 1986 he was elected Chairman of Utica’s City Democratic Party. About 20 years ago, Albert and Claudine relocated to Indian Rock Beach in Florida to enjoy their retirement. In looking back on Albert’s life, it is clear that his family was the motivating force behind all his personal and professional accomplishments. He was a father who taught his sons to follow their hearts and live each day by being the best they can. As an outdoorsman, Albert appreciated the beauty and serenity of the woods and waters while hunting and fishing in upstate New York, a place he called home for so many years. Albert is survived by his wife, Claudine; his sons, Albert J. Alberico III, Vincent Alberico, and John C. Alberico, Sr.; his grandchildren, Vincent Jr. and Ilanna Alberico, John C. Alberico, Jr. Alya C. Alberico, and Richard A. Alberico; and his great-grandchildren, Rocco, and Savina. His extended family includes many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Bernard Poma of France, Joe Poma of Clinton, Chuck Poma of Deansboro, and the late Tony Poma and Paul Poma and their families. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Dominick and Ciara Alberico; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Civita “Elda” and John DeStefanis, and Margaret and John Polak. Funeral services for Albert were held in Florida at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Albert J. Alberico

January 9, 1938 - February 16, 2016