George Alberti, 78, of Brighton Twp, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford surrounded by his family and friends.

Born in Rochester on August 26, 1948, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Marie (Rosepiler) Alberti.

George will be lovingly remembered for a life of hard work, service, and dedication to his community. He worked for 30 years as a Hostler Mechanic for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army where he received two Vietnam Service Medals and the National Defense Service Medal, along with various combat and air medals. George was also a proud lifelong member of the Vanport Volunteer Fire Department. You could find him every Wednesday night down at the fire hall calling Bingo among friends.

Above all, “Pappy” cherished his family and will be dearly missed, especially by his granddaughter and beloved sidekick, Audrey. The two could be found regularly cracking jokes and getting Bruster’s Ice Cream. When he wasn’t with his family, George could be found with his railroad buddies or down at the fire hall. He had a love for fishing and would go on a trip with you anywhere, even if it was a road trip to Alaska as he did with his daughter’s family in 2019.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 30+ years and mother of his children, Nancy (Holte) Alberti; his second wife, Linda Pitini Alberti; and his siblings, John Alberti, Charles Alberti, Bob Alberti, Richard Alberti, and Mary Ann Guy.

George is survived by his daughters, Katie (Scott Payne) Alberti, Jessica (Jeff Librich) Alberti, and Angel Alberti; his grandchildren, including Audrey Librich and Evelin Payne; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Saturday, September 19 from 1PM to 4PM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREAMTION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third St, Beaver, PA 15009. A fireman’s service will be officiated by the Vanport Twp Fire Department at 2PM in the funeral home.

A celebration of life will be held after visitation at 5PM in the Vanport Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 435 Jefferson St, Beaver, PA 15009.

His family would like to send a sincere thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice House for the care they provided George during his final days. George also requested that no one ever list his middle name – a promise we plan to keep, but a story we continue to share.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in George’s name can be made to Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society, 805 9th St, West Pittsburg, PA 16160; Vanport Volunteer Fire Department, 435 Jefferson Ave., Vanport, PA 15009 or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 116 Browns Hill Road, Suite 100, Valencia, PA 16059.