Albert J. Ercolani, Jr.
Born: Thu., Aug. 19, 1943
Died: Sat., Aug. 10, 2013
Visitation
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tue., Aug. 13, 2013
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC
Funeral Service
9:00 AM Wed., Aug. 14, 2013
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC
Mass of Christian Burial
9:30 AM Wed., Aug. 14, 2013
Location: St. Monica's Parish ( Our Lady of Sorrows Church)
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Albert J. Ercolani, Jr., 69, of Kingston, passed away on Saturday August 10, 2013 at his home.
Born August 19, 1943, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Albert E. and Eva Terpack Ercolani.
He was a graduate of Kingston High School and the Wilkes-Barre Business College.
Mr. Ercolani was an entrepreneur who was self employed working in landscaping, and home renovations. He also had worked at the G. R. Leonard Co., Inc., Kingston and Chicago, based.
He belonged to the Luzerne County Deputy Sheriffs Office .
Albert, also known as “Al” to many, was a strong man with a gentle heart. He carried with him an enormous amount of compassion and helped anyone in need , which he shared with everyone. He was a caretaker for many. His generous nature is what many remember most about him. Albert’s purpose in life became his devotion to his godchild KaeLynn, Pittston,Pa. KaeLynn brought him overwhelming joy. She and “Al” spent priceless hours enjoying life together as he taught and showed her how to enjoy each day. Albert made an impact on many lives. Whether your troubles were big or small and no matter where you came from, he was your rock. Albert’s spirit and energy cannot be completely captured in words. He lived life from the heart, going above and beyond with everyone he encountered. His departure in this world leaves an emptiness in all those who knew him; To know him was to love him.
Che Dio continui a benedirvi in cielo. (May God continue to bless you in heaven)
Surviving are his sisters: Rose Marlene Dick, West Wyoming, Corrine and her husband Robert Taylor, Morrisville, Pa. and a brother Ronald Ercolani, Indian Lake, Pa. Also a step-brother Daniel Ercolani, Big Bear Lake, Ca., along with nieces and nephews: Michael Dick, Brenda Clarke, Susan Williams, Allison Clark, Robbie Taylor, Jennifer Ercolani, Heather Hampton, Corey and Jordan Ercolani, and goddaughter, KaeLynn Endrusick.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday August 14,2013 at 9:00am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:30am at St. Monica's Parish in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 8th St., West Wyoming, with the Rev. Leo McKernan, pastor,as celebrant.
Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com
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Gloria Jean Ercolani-Crites
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Posted Mon August 12, 2013
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We are only here for a little while on this earth and my cousin Albert had a great impact on me every time I saw him. It's the little things in this life that matter the most which eventually will lead to the big things when we leave this place and go to heaven...I have to believe this and I think Albert did too! He made me laugh sooo much when I was a little girl and was staying with him and his family in th 60s. He tried to teach me how to dance at his sister Tessies daughters wedding.....and he would never give up on me! He knew something about EVERYTHING and it was an honor to know him. He treated me with such respect growing up when I didn't think I deserved it. Losing my dad at a young age I got lost but Albert ALWAYs said wonderful things about him when we saw each other and it made me proud. I love you cousin, thank you so much and hope to see you in Heaven. ~Gloria Jean~
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Bob Pries
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Posted Mon August 12, 2013
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My sincere condolences to Albert's family, especially his Sisters Marlene and Tessie, and his Brother, Ron.
I have many fond memories of Albert and the my many hours spent at the Ercolani Family on Thomas Street from my days growing up in Kingston.
RIP, Albert.
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The Regner Family
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Posted Tue August 13, 2013
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I was very saddened to hear the passing of Al. I have been his neighbor for the past 12 years & I can honestly say it will not be the same without him. He was a great man & will be dearly missed.
Matt, Shannon & Ethan Regner
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Alfred {Freddy} Ercolani Jr.
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Posted Tue August 13, 2013
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I Am Heart Broken, Kind Cousin. I Have Only Fond Memories Of Our Youth Playing and Working At Your Home In Kingston, With Your Sisters and Brother. Your Family and Sweet Mother, My Aunt Eva, Were So Wonderful To My Family The Summers We Spent Together In Pa. I'm Sorry Our Lives, As We Grew Old ,Were Separated By Time and A Wide Space. I'm Glad I Had The Chance To Speak To You By Phone In Resent Years. I Have Never Forgotten You and The Family, We Had Many Good Times and Laughs ! These Are The Memories I Will Keep In My Heart and Memory Of You ! I Know I Will See You Again, So Until Then--God Bless Your Family and Friends Who Miss You And Your Smile. You And All The Ercolani's Live In My Heart Forever........Bella Addio.
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Kathleen Long
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Posted Tue August 13, 2013
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To the family who truly lost a wonderful man my sincere condolences. Al was such a thoughtful, helpful and caring man. I met Al at the Forty Fort Pool where he was always with his godchild KaeLynn. Al taught her so much from swimming to enjoying life. KaeLynn was truly his shining star. Al also took care of all the other children whether it was bringing extra squirt guns or balls for everyone to use. He would talk or joke with the adults around him or pick up any papers that people left behind. Al fixed the umbrellas when the wind would batter them or fix whatever was brought to him. Al's personality was second to none, he was the best and will be truly missed. Now Al is KaeLynn's shining star forever and we will have an empty feeling each time we are at the pool but Al will never be forgotten.
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Joseph & Maria Maloney
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Posted Tue August 13, 2013
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We are so sorry to hear of Al's sudden passing.
Al was a great funny guy. Over the years we got to know him quite well .
We will miss seeing him stopping buy and chatting with us.... But we will take good care of the "warehouse building"...Al just like you did for so many years.....
Thank you for the pleasure of your company and KC Dog says thanks for the barking lessons.
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Monica Chickanovich
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Posted Wed August 14, 2013
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Al was a good hearted man who made us all smile at the Forty Fort Pool. When the kids needed their toys fixed or water balloons filled they knew he would be the one to ask. He'd go to the dollar store and buy extra water guns, beach balls and other toys to give to the kids there to enjoy. I can speak for all of us at that pool he will be truly missed. It won't be the same without you Al. I know I'll be looking for that red truck hoping it will be there because of who you were and how much fun the day would have been. We'll miss you Al. May you RIP.
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Mike Dudeck
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Posted Wed August 14, 2013
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I am sorry for your loss . Albert was a kind and funny person . Your family is in my prayers .
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