Albert J. Roberts

Albert J. Roberts, 89, passed away Thursday September 8, 2022 at Wilson Hospital. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Barbara in 2019. He is survived by his children; Albert J. Roberts, Michael A. (Barbara) Roberts, Diana (Brad) Anderson and Nancy (Joseph) Condon; 10 grandchildren: Albert, Victoria, Thomas, Anthony Joseph, Sophia, Alexis, Daniel, Felicia, Jason and Emily; 9 great-grandchildren; a sister Connie; several nieces and nephews. Albert worked as a kitchen salesman for Sears and Roebuck for many years. He introduced ice cream trucks to Broome County when he purchased a Mister Softee Ice Cream franchise, which he operated for over 50 years. He also owned and operated Airport Kiddie Land. Albert served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a proud member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Shelby American Automobile Club.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00 Wednesday at SS Cyril and Methodius Church, 148 Clinton St. Binghamton. Entombment with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday at the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St. Binghamton (Due to road construction approach Chenango St. from Bevier St). Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Albert's memory. 

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