ALBANY – Albert Darboghosian, 81, of Albany, died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Albert was born in Albany, the son of the late Carl and Lucy Darboghosian. He was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School, and was employed by the New York State Board of Parole for 40 years. Albert was afflicted with polio as a child, which disabled him, but he never looked for any handouts or assistance from any government agencies, and was always self supporting. He didn’t drink, smoke or gamble, but liked to eat and to ask personal questions at holiday dinners. He was also a devoted fan of the New York Yankees.
Albert is survived by his nephews Kevin McManus (Celene) and Michael McManus (Mariola). He was predeceased by his sister Rose McManus and her husband Dermot McManus, and by his nephew Patrick McManus.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff of the 4th Floor of Albany Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care of Albert.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday at 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Saturday morning prior to the service beginning at 10:30am. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter, 5 Computer Drive West, #100, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Click here to view Albert’s resting place at Memory Gardens in Colonie, New York.
Steven Mann
Dear Celene, Please accept my sympathy at the loss of Kevin’s and your Uncle Albert. May fond memories of his life carry you both through these next days.
Selma Maslan Broadhurst
My profound sympathy to Albert’s family..
I attended elementary and high schools with him.
He was always pleasant and a gentleman, with a smile for everyone.
Jean Crosby
I worked with Albert for many years at the Division of Parole. He was a happy person, loyal and kind to everyone, Albert had great devotion for his family. My sincere condolences to all.