Robert Lytle Albertson
June 10, 2013 ~ June 10, 2013
Col. Robert Lytle Albertson, USAF (Ret.), of Oakton, Virginia and formerly of Cranford died on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of Florence Jordan Albertson.
Born October 6, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late George Washington Albertson and Italine "Torchy" Lytle Albertson.
A graduate of Cranford High School, he played basketball and baseball and was inducted into the Cranford High School Sports Hall of Fame. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1957, Col. Albertson served in the U.S. Air Force for over thirty years as a pilot including a tour in Vietnam.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Michael Jordan Albertson and his wife, Stacey, Kelly Lynn Rector and her husband, James, and Tracey Albertson Baker and her husband, Chip; his brother, Dr. Richard P. Albertson; eight grandchildren, James, Bob, Kaitlin, Griffin, Allison, Kristen, Brandon and Michael and his great grandson, James Robert Rector.
Memorial services will be held at The Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, Vienna, Virginia on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Capitol Chapter, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or www.jdrfcapitol.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Born October 6, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late George Washington Albertson and Italine "Torchy" Lytle Albertson.
A graduate of Cranford High School, he played basketball and baseball and was inducted into the Cranford High School Sports Hall of Fame. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1957, Col. Albertson served in the U.S. Air Force for over thirty years as a pilot including a tour in Vietnam.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Michael Jordan Albertson and his wife, Stacey, Kelly Lynn Rector and her husband, James, and Tracey Albertson Baker and her husband, Chip; his brother, Dr. Richard P. Albertson; eight grandchildren, James, Bob, Kaitlin, Griffin, Allison, Kristen, Brandon and Michael and his great grandson, James Robert Rector.
Memorial services will be held at The Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, Vienna, Virginia on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Capitol Chapter, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or www.jdrfcapitol.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Flory, I was so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Sorry also that I had seen so little of him since we shared four years in the 23rd Company so long ago. He was a terrific athlete and pleasant, funny company. I hope to see you on Saturday.
We are saddened by the departure of Bob from a world that was made better for his years living in, and contributing to it. He will be long and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Very sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. He was a great contributor to our Vienna Optimist Club. Jim Radja Vienna Optimist Club
Flo and family: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Bob. We are amazed at his strength over the last few years. Great classmate and proud example of USNA. Eleanor and Peter Boyne USNA ’57
Flory; We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. You both have had such a special place in our hearts. Know that we are thinking of you and wish that we could be there Saturday. All our love, Scott and Deb
MRS.ALBERTSON KENT AND I ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR.ALBERTSON PASSING.
We miss Bob’s friendship and advice and are very sorry for our loss.
Bob was a wonderful neighbor for over 30 years and will be greatly missed. Van & Jodi Ramey