More detail on this person: John W. Alber, 79,
died July 26, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospice in
Wayne, New Jersey.
Born in Washington D.C., Mr. Alber resided in
Bryce Mountain, Virginia before moving to Fanwood
in 2006.
A graveside service will be conducted in Arlington
National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 11, at 9
a.m.
Mr. Alber attended the University of Richmond and
received his M.B.A. from Old Dominion University.
He was retired from the United States Marine Corps
in 1978 as a Lt. Colonel after serving over 25
years. He served as a helicopter pilot and
instructor where he received numerous medals and
commendations including the Distinguished Flying
Cross and the Purple Heart. He was also an avid
golfer.
Mr. Alber was predeceased by his wife Dorothy
"Nora", and is survived by his son Richard and his
wife Stephanie and his grandchildren Noelle,
Nicholas, Chase and Hannah.
Donations in his memory to the New Jersey
Hospice program of your choice would be
appreciated.
To express condolences or to sign the guestbook,
please visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com
Arrangements are being handled by Memorial
Funeral Home, Fanwood, New Jersey.
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
This information was last updated 06/24/2016
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