Vincent Albanese

Vincent Albanese (formerly of Manville, NJ and Hawley, PA) passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 at 77 years of age. Vincent was known to many as Vince, Vinnie, Dad, Pops, Pop-Pop, and Jimmy. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Vince lived a life of service and wore many hats in his time. He was a United States Navy Veteran, who served honorably from 1965-1968 on San Clemente Island off the coast of San Diego. Following his military service, he was a long-time employee of Roche Diagnostics. One of his proudest roles was as a fireman at Manville Fire Company #1 for over 40 years where he held the role of Fire Chief for six of those years. He also served as a firefighter and chief at Central Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania. Vince was deeply involved in his community, always eager to make a difference. He played a key role in putting lights on the Manville High School football field and served as an active member of the Board of Education. His dedication to his children was unwavering. Vince’s love and support extended to everyone around him, but his children held a special place in his heart. He had an incredible ability to see the best in people and was committed to never giving up on anyone. Loved by many, Vince was also known for offering sound advice to those who sought it. He was a true “teacher,” spending his days helping others in many different aspects of their lives. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lynn Albanese of Hawley, PA. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Albanese Phelps of Lithia, FL. In 1981, Vincent tragically lost his wife Ginette, daughter, Tammy and Mother, Julie in a car accident. Vincent welcomed several other children into his life in the years following. He adopted Jason Albanese of Hillsborough, NJ, and was step-father to Shawn Tyrrell (spouse – Johninne) of Easton, PA. In the last 29 years of marriage to Lynn, he was also a loving step-father to Patricia Poto (spouse – William) and Christopher Ziobro (spouse – Karen) both of Manville, NJ. For the last 10 years, Jason Manookian (spouse – Lexi), served Vince and Lynn as a surrogate son in their community in Fawn Lake, PA. Vincent was loved by many grandchildren, Steven, Lorelai, Merrick, Jonathan, Briana, Rebecca and Amanda, and 2 great grandchildren, Aidan and Landon. Vincent is survived by his sister, Julianne Schaefer of Conway, SC and brother, Richard Albanese of Acton ME. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Ashton of Virginia Beach, VA. Vincent was also a trusted Godfather to many, including Amy Presgraves and Brian Ashton. The visitation will be on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 4 to 8 PM at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ 08835. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Ketusky Funeral Home. The Service will be conducted by Msgr. Joseph G. Celano. Services will conclude at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to: Manville Fire Co. 1, P. O. Box 211 Manville, NJ 08835.

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Vincent Albanese

December 22, 1947 - February 17, 2025