Harvey Albert

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Harvey Albert, 95, died in the comfort of his home in Boynton Beach on Thursday morning. Born in Syracuse on September 6, 1927 to Harry and Beatrice Michaels Albert, he was a life resident of Syracuse.

Harvey served his country during WWII in the Coast Guard.

He was a graduate of Syracuse University, where he also ran track.

He and Frann were married in 1963 and raised their 3 children in Syracuse.
They were long time members of Temple Concord and supported many local Jewish organizations.

Harvey was the founder and owner of several companies: Albert Home Products, a window and screen business; Albert homes of Elmira, a builder of homes and apartments; and Harvey Albert of Syracuse, a builder of homes in Fayetteville, Manlius, and the city of Syracuse. He had the strongest work ethic and never retired.

His family includes his wife Frann of 59 1/2 years; their son Marc (former wife Meredith), daughters Nikki (Walter) Goodman, and Alisa (Nelson) Figueroa; and grandchildren Renee, Seth, Jeremy and Daniel.

Funeral services, including military honors will be at 11AM EST on Tuesday at Sisskind Funeral Chapel.  Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service from 10 to 11 at the chapel, 3175 E. Genesee Street.  Burial will be beside his parents in Frumah Packard Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory may be made to NCJW: NCJW.org, or The Autism Association of CNY: cnyasa.org

Shiva will be observed Tuesday through Thursday from 7-9PM at Frann and Harvey’s home

The service will be live-streamed on the Sisskind Funeral Service Facebook page beginning at 11AM EST on Tuesday.