Richard A. Albanese, 84, of New Brighton, died Sunday July 7, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford.

Born August 16, 1939, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Teresa (Pontieri) Albanese. A member of the Concord Church in Beaver Falls, he was also a member of Masonic Lodge #259, the American Legion Post #19, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1342, and New Brighton Boosters. Richard was retired from the Aviation Center at CCBC.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Darlene (Wickline) Albanese; a son, Richard J. (Mandy) Albanese; two brothers, Thomas (Joan) and Donald (Suzanne) Albanese; a brother-in-law, William Wickline; a sister-in-law, Barbara Wickline; two grandsons, Joseph and Alexander Albanese; also, several nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robbie; and three brothers, David, Carl, and Lawrence Albanese.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 10th from 1:00pm-4:00 pm and 6:00p pm -8:00 pm in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS, INC.- 1133 Penn Ave New Brighton. He will lie in state on Thursday, July 11th from 10:00 am until the time of services at 11:00 am at the Concord Church- 285 Concord Church Rd., Beaver Falls, Pa 15010.

If so desired, contributions can be made in Richard's memory to the Concord Church Freedom Fund 285 Concord Church Rd., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Private interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Members of the Beaver County Special Unit will meet at 10:40 am at the Church Thursday for full military honors.

Members of the Masonic Lodge will conduct a service Wednesday at 7:45 pm in the funeral home.