Timothy A. Albright Sr.

Timothy Allen Albright, Sr. May 14, 1946 – December 14, 2022 Timothy Albright passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2022, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Athens, New York, he was predeceased by Elizabeth Conine Albright, his wife of 53 years, and is survived by his children, their spouses, and grandchildren: Nancy and Lee Palmateer (Ben, Elliott, and Samuel); Leslie Albright and Dan Kohler (Marion); and Timothy Albright, Jr. Tim Sr.’s family will be forever grateful for his friend, Susan Molineux. Susan and Tim enjoyed travel and companionship during their time together, and the family is eternally thankful to her for her continued devotion and selfless support of Tim these last few months. Tim graduated from Coxsackie-Athens High School and received degrees in Applied Sciences from Cobleskill College, Agronomy from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the College of Saint Rose. He cultivated a lifelong interest in science, the weather (especially snow), learning, and cooking, including Friday pizza nights at home with friends and family and the occasional forays into homemade root beer and apple cider. Tim’s first job was with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service as a soil mapper. He then began a teaching career at the Coxsackie Elementary School, teaching there for one year before moving to the Catskill Central School District where he taught 5th grade for 34 years, making a positive impact on generations of students at Grandview Elementary. He proudly worked as the first teacher to take Catskill students to the Olympics of the Mind and attended countless Parent Teacher Organization and extracurricular events through the years. He was often greeted by former students with, “Mr. Albright, do you remember me?” Tim was involved with the local community his entire adult life. He was an active member of the Athens Volunteer Fire Department for more than 50 years, serving as Vice President from 1978-1980; President from 1980-1989; Treasurer from 1989-2002, and prolific photographer throughout. He also was proud to work on the committees to purchase three new firetrucks. He loved making pizzas with his firehouse family every Thursday night as well as making meals for countless drills, parades, and conventions through the years. After retirement, he delivered firetrucks throughout the eastern United States. His final effort with the Athens Fire Department just a few weeks ago included hanging holiday lights in the village with fellow firemen. He served as Athens Village Trustee in the early 1970s and has been on the consistory of and member of the First Dutch Reformed Church in Athens and served on the Cemetery Board. Tim and his friend Susan were instrumental in restoring the church bells at the Reformed Church so their chimes may be heard throughout the community. As a young father during summer breaks from teaching he loved working as a bus driver for Mountain View Coach Lines, painting houses with fellow teachers, and coaching his children’s baseball and softball teams. He grew up on farms in Athens and Earlton, continuing his farming with backyard gardening and various home poultry endeavors. Tim loved to cut firewood, ski and golf with his grandsons and friends, and he loved watching his grandsons play baseball. He remained an engaged community member throughout his life, from frequent visits to the firehouse and church, to enjoying coffee every morning with friends old and new. Tim was predeceased by his mother and father, Ruth and William Albright, stepfather Leonard Hotaling, and is survived by brothers Harry (Sueann) and Bill (Bitta); brother-in-law Charles Conine, and cousins, nieces, and nephews. He encouraged people to contribute time and energy to their communities by volunteering at their local firehouse or by donating their time or expertise. Family and friends may call at Richards Funeral Home, 28 North Vernon Street, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. The Athens Fire Department will hold services in his memory at 5:30 P.M. at the funeral home, the same day. Funeral services will be held at the First Dutch Reformed Church, 18 North Church Street, Athens, N.Y., 12015, on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. The day of the funeral, everyone is asked to meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Timothy’s memory may be made to The First Dutch Reformed Church, 18 North Church Street, Athens, N.Y. 12015 or to The Athens Fire Department, 39 Third Street, Athens, N.Y. 12015. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Timothy A. Albright Sr.

May 14, 1946 - December 14, 2022