Barbara Lenore Albanese

Albanese, Barbara L., 90, of Lutz, FL passed away on September 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born in Waukegan, IL on September 27, 1927 to the late John Alois Kerber and Elenore Edholm. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Anthony E Albanese and brothers, John A Kerber Jr. (Shirley), Kenneth L Kerber (Providence) and Robert Sandsmark. Mrs. Albanese is survived by her three daughters and best friends, Connie Marraro (Christopher) of Germantown, MD, Lenore O’Connor (Joseph) of Tampa, FL and Barbara Hopper (Walter) of New Ringgold, PA; her brother-in-law, Leonard Albanese of Closter, NJ and seven grandchildren, Christopher Marraro of Fairfax, VA, Liana Schaffner (Glenn of Duxbury, MA, Tara Daly (Brian) of Land O Lakes, FL, Celia Marraro (fiancé, Anni Turkel) of New York, NY, Lindsay Courtney (Kevin) of Lutz, FL, Erica Hopper (fiancé, Bruce Eberhart) of Fairfax, VA and Elise Sorbo (Kristian) of Portland, OR. Mrs. Albanese was a proud and devoted great-grandmother to Anthony, Avalyn, Madison, Liam, Jamie and Jaxson. Together with her husband, Barbara created the type of home that her daughters and grandchildren flocked to every summer, in unison. She was a calm and reassuring presence during those happy, noisy days, keeping order in the home and vigil on the porch until the last person was safely out of the pool, off of the tree swing, or in from a late evening stroll. Her grandchildren recall summers under her roof as the most magical of their childhood. Barbara marked every birthday, holiday and anniversary with a hand-written card that arrived like clockwork. Her family finds comfort knowing that she has been reunited with her husband, the love of her life. Her family will always cherish the memory of her waving and throwing kisses until her loved ones were out of sight. But her beautiful smile, generous spirit, joyful laugh and abiding presence will forever be missed-and forever felt. Services will be held in New Jersey at a later date. Donations may be made in Barbara’s name to St Jude Children’s Hospital.