Albert R. Farber

FARBER, Albert R., at the age of 88, of Randolph, passed away on December 5, 2020. He was the adored husband of Annette T. (Matt) Farber for 62 years. He was the son of the late Helen (Streichler) and Solomon Farber. Loving brother to the late Pauline Cutler and Florence Barbash. Loving father to Scott Farber and his wife Shirley and grandfather to their son David. Adoring father to Iris (Farber) Brown and grandfather to her daughter Danielle. Loving father to Ronald Farber and his wife Christine and grandfather to their daughters, Taylor and Sam and their son Ronan, Ashley and Amanda. Loving father to Stanley Farber and Mitchell Farber.

Albert was kindhearted and devoted to his family. Albert was affectionately known as "Big Al" to everyone.

He was a lover of animals, especially horses. He was past owner of many successful Delicatessens and was known as the Corned Beef and Hot Pastrami King.

Here are just a few of the many courageous deeds of valor he accomplished in his life. As a teenager, in a selfless act of courage, he saved a mother and child from a burning dwelling. He was a fierce champion of fighting against human oppression and bullying. Many a time he was entreated to physically save many people from acts of anti-Semitic violence.

He played multi-sports at the highest levels. He was offered a tryout for the NFL New York Giants football team after high school. In exhibition, he knocked out the reigning World Maccabiah Olympic Heavyweight Boxing Champion; Crowds of people could watch in fascination as this hulking man performed feats of athleticism such as throw a football over 60 yards behind his back or masterfully hit a boxing speed or heavy bag. He also enjoyed handball and racquetball.

Graveside service was held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: STOMP Out Bullying, Email: www.stompoutbullying.org , 877-NO-BULLY or Special Olympics, Attn: Web Gifts , 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor , Washington, DC 20036‐3604 , Email: [email protected] , 1 (800) 380-3071.