Alvin Robert Albe, Sr.

Alvin Robert Albe, Sr. passed away peacefully on the morning of February 15, 2024 at the age of 91. Alvin was born September 17, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alvin married Yelva Petithory Albe on September 28, 1952. They were each other’s lifelong companions for the past 71 years. Alvin attended F.T. Nicholls high school and worked most of his life as a supervisor at National Linen Service in New Orleans.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Albe and

Wilhelmina Peetz Albe; sisters, Myrle Albe Carter, Mildred Albe St Angelo, Ivy Albe; brothers, Charles, Ferdinand, William, Malcom and Joseph.

Alvin is survived by his loving wife, Yelva Petithory Albe; his children, Alvin R. Albe, Jr. (Virginia), Linda Albe Reeg (Frank), Robert H. Albe and Donna Albe Shepherd (David); his seven grandchildren, Jennifer Albe Miller, Lauren Albe Jumper, Leslie Albe Field, Karen Reeg Oliveri, Steven Reeg, Sean Busby and Rachel Shepherd; and his eight great grandchildren, Jackson, Madison, Abby, Lily, Frank V, Alexandra, Carter and Liam.

Alvin lived a long and fulfilled life. In his golden years he loved going on cruises with his family and visiting casinos with his wife.

Visitation and services will be at 10:00am on March 18, 2024 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd New Orleans, Louisiana 70124. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery & Mausoleum, 5190 Canal Blvd New Orleans, Louisiana 70124.