Obituary of Richard Albertson

Richard E. Albertson died October 31, 2024, at Wilmington Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Eugene and Bernice (nee Caress) Albertson on September 13, 1940, and grew up in the town of Wilkinsburg, PA. He graduated from Wilkinsburg High School where he played clarinet in the high school marching band, followed by playing in The Wilkinsburg Symphony. Richard attended Pennsylvania Military College (PMC) where he also played clarinet in the marching band. He graduated with a bachelor's degree and went on to serve in the United States Army Intelligence Division. He married Ellen Larkin in 1964 after which they were stationed in Fort Holabird, Dundalk, Maryland. After retiring as a Captain, they moved to Media, PA, made wonderful friends, and settled in North Wilmington, DE in 1968. Richard worked in the insurance industry until his retirement. 

He was an accomplished, talented, and multi-published photographer devoting much time to Bellevue State Park including being awarded Volunteer of the Year by the governor of Delaware and serving as a board member. He shared his photography skills by photographing holiday altars at the Church of the Holy Child where he also served as an usher. Richard was a photographer at Twin Pines Riding Club and played Santa at holiday celebrations at Devereux CARES in Downingtown, PA for nearly a decade where his daughter Cathleen works. He was an avid bicyclist, completing many years of Bike to the Bay. He enjoyed being outside in nature, and at the beach with his family. 

Richard was a wonderful husband and father who was always very much happily involved in his daughters' lives. He loved his adorable twin granddaughters beyond measure. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Ellen Larkin Albertson; his daughters Charlene Albertson, and Cathleen Albertson Deutsch (John); his granddaughters Avery and Eileen; and his brother Robert Albertson (Karolina); and niece Sydney Bea.

He was a good Catholic and a good man. He was strong and kind. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 11, from 10:00AM to 10:45AM at The Church of the Holy Child 2500 Naamans Rd Wilmington, DE followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery 430 Valleybrook Rd. Glen Mills, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to either the Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org or Bellevue State Park Bellevue State Park Fund - Delaware Community Foundation provided by https://delcf.org