Jack's wonderful sense of humor is what I remember most about him. He'd get everyone laughing  not long after entering the room. Bless his soul.

Linda, I don't believe we ever met, but I have been a long- time friend of Jack's since we were colleagues at Calfee Halter & Griswold in  Cleveland starting in 1973. We became friends over the years there and remained friends after we departed Cleveland and practiced around the country -- he ranged far wider than I, we used to joke about the number of jobs he had. Until retirement  we would talk on the phone regularly, couple times a year, just like we were still with the same firm.. I'll  always remember his sense of humor. He was jolly and high spirited and some of that always rubbed off. God bless him and you. I am sorry to be so late in sending my condolences. I know he's missed. 


HappyJack. A generous, loving, kind, quiet, thoughtful person. So glad I got to be his friend. Pie Man


I have known Jack for many years planning to engage Smith, Gambrell & Russell because of my relationship in business. He was kind thoughtful and always there as a special resource. I never knew his wife Linda but remember when Jack told me they getting married. Travel on business and taking vacations to travel playing golf and the aviation market was a major part of legal practice. Jack knew about my technology was always positive to help. May he rest in peace and join the lord to  continue his aviation career.My consoles to his wife Linda. May Jack rest in peace. 

I was so saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. Jack was a kind and generous man who always had time for everyone. He is back with God and I am so happy Jack was in my life. Rest in Peace

Linda and Family:
Alena and I wish to express our most heart-felt condolences and sadness at the news of Jack's passing.  He was many things to me; a colleague, a mentor, a friend, a golf buddy.  He was well liked and respected by all who knew him, and deservedly so.  While I regret not having had the opportunity to say goodbye to him given his sudden and unexpected passing, I will always cherish the memories of all the good times we shared, especially on our most recent golf trip to California.   Rest in peace my friend. 

Linda,
My most sincere condolences on the passing of Jack. Judy and I are stunned. Only a few short weeks ago we were discussing the next phase of your lives and Hilton Head being in consideration. We were excited about the prospect of you two being close and the many  wonderful memories on the horizon.
I have nothing but the most sincere respect for Jack and what he stood for. Gentle, kind, thoughtful, caring, fun and wise are just a few that come to mind without even trying. “Happy Jack” was a presence to all of us lucky enough to have known him. He will truly be missed.
God Bless
Craig Pickering 

Jack,

I always respected and looked up to you - so very much. From the moment we met,  you treated me like family and were always so welcoming and kind to me. I always enjoyed reminiscing with you of your work with Cox and discovering the people that we both worked with over the years. I loved talking cars with you as well. 

Your last words to me: that you were proud of me, loved me and wanted me to take care of Amy will forever be in my mind and heart - and I promise I won’t let you down. You were like a father to me and I’ll do my best to make you proud. I love you and truly miss you, Jack. 

While relatively small in stature he was a GIANT of a MAN. 

Kind is not a strong enough word to describe the way he interacted with me and I felt valued every time I was in his presence. 

May he rest in peace and those who loved him find comfort in God's word at this time.



Brother Jack, you had the quiet composure, the gift of listening, the humble intelligence, and a reassuring smile I will always remember. I was blessed to have known you. 
YITB, Gregg 

If you were to read a bio for Jack, it would certainly describe him in terms of his profession. He had a law career that spanned almost 50 years focusing on the areas of employment, labor law, litigation, aviation and corporate law, and he served as Chief Counsel to the Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C during part of the Regan administration. 

It would likely mention his marriages, his four children and two young grandchildren, but that would not tell the whole story. Jack was an only child who spent a lifetime creating his own “mega family” made up of classmates from Bowling Green State University and Emory University School of Law, fraternity brothers from Phi Delta Theta, a lifetime of business associates, and a collection of people from the very young to the very old from his personal life.

There will be many people who will miss him, and for the remainder of their lives they will tell stories that begin with “I remember the time when Jack…..”.

As fellow Catholics, our family will pray “May Jack’s soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

The Heim Family - Steve & Rebecca (Thomas) Heim, Greg & Annie (Yang) Heim, James & Rachel (Heim) Rockwell 


Linda,
  I would like to offer you my deepest and most sincere condolences. May the soul of Jack rest now in peace and may your sweetest memories become your tomorrows.
  Jack was my big brother in Phi Delta Theta. I had a long conversation with him at the Giganti golf outing two years ago. Jack was a kind man whose smile when he was talking to you seemed to be saying " I'd rather be here ,doing this right now, than anything else in the world." It was a gift he gave to everyone that knew him.
   I hope that Jack will once again consent to be my big brother in the Chapter Grande. YITB Dave Urdzik

Dear Linda and family,
My condolence's to you at this sad time.  I often thought of Jack over the years, in a most kind way.  His low key tone was that of a listener rather than a talker.  He was a generous, thoughtful, kind friend since college days.  A wonderful man who through adversity
 at times, would concur the world with his thoughtful personality.  Jack will be missed by us all.  I trust he was a believer, as those who are will be reunited again in a glorious reunion one day.  Until then, we say farewell to  a beloved man.
Love you Jack...YITB  John "Pie Man" Szychowski

Dear Jack,
You will be missed by our family that you embraced being a member of. You truly cared for all of us and we all enjoyed having you at family gatherings. We will continue to pray for your soul. 
In Christ’s Love, 
The Rockwells

Dear brother Jack, you will be missed.  We reconnected on a Delta flight to Naples 6 years ago, after nearly 50 years apart.  You had developed a well deserved legal and business reputation, yet what struck me was your gentlemanliness. You were a kind and gentle soul and a joy to be around.  Linda, our hearts break for you. Everyone Jack touched stands ready to help in any way possible. 

Jack,

You were such an incredibly strong, kind, loving individual. I adored your personal touch and concern in what could have remained just a "business setting." As we, your California friends, have talked and reflected on  our Albanese moments, we have discovered that you reached out to several of us this New Year's Eve with personalized texts and calls, making each of us feel so special.

I am truly a better person for having known you, Jack... be at peace.

Much love,
Erin

Jack was a mentor, like a father and most of all a good friend to me, in good times and bad. It will be a difficult grieving process but have so many good memories  that I find myself laughing more than anything. I feel better with you looking down on me buddy. I will always love you - Scott

Susan and I were so happy to be with Jack and Linda for dinner in Hilton Head a few months ago and we knew we would be spending more time with them once they rented in Hilton Head. My heart breaks for Linda but time will be the only remedy for the pain. I will only focus on the good times and the great memories from our college days to a short time ago.

Rest In Peace my friend

YITB
Mark Solow

Jack I've always admired you for your business sense, your wealth of friends and your calm demeanor.  With so much going on in your life you seemed to keep it together so well.
After Pete Eby's celebration of life in Cleveland recently, on the way to the airport, you said you lately have enjoyed working from home where it was quieter and at night when you looked to the sky, the stars were so much more brighter.  Well the Chapter Grand of Phi Delta Theta will welcome your "bright star" !  You will be missed at future Brotherhood gatherings by all.  Rest in Peace Jack.
YITB on behalf of the Brothers of Ohio Kappa.

P J Nyitray


RIP Jack, you were my dear friend, my mentor, and your guidance has helped me immeasurably.

I will truly miss our visits every Time you came to Los Angeles.

You will be missed beyond measure.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Jack Barry Albanese

27 novembre 1946 – 24 février 2020

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

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