Obituary: Daniel Cosmo Albano; After His Wife's Death in 2004, he Rarely Missed His Daily Visit to the Cemetery

Obituary from DeVito Funeral Home.

Albano, Daniel Cosmo of Arlington formerly of Cambridge passed away at home on September 5th. Beloved husband of the late Mary “Dee Dee” (Valente) Albano. Loving father of Daniel D. and his wife Jane Tewksbury of Arlington, Alexander P. and his wife Sandra of Medford, Joseph L. and his wife Lynne of Reading and Salvatore F. and his wife Caroline of Derry, NH.

He is survived by his devoted grandchildren Anthony and his wife Jen of Roseville, CA, Francesca Harding and husband Johnny of South Weymouth, Ariana of Brighton, Mary of Medford, Tara, Alexandria, Samantha and Danielle of Derry, NH.

He was thrilled by the birth this year of his first great grandchild Anthony Cole Albano of Roseville, CA. Loving brother of Elizabeth Chiros of Somerville, Joseph of Medway, Julia “Dolly”Simeone of Somerville and the late Helen DiRusso of Watertown and Flora Frias of Cambridge. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from The DeVito Funeral Home 1145 Mass Avenue ARLINGTON Thursday morning at 10:00 followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 in St. Agnes Church. Burial to follow Cambridge Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4:00 to 8:00pm.

He joined the Navy in 1944 on his18th birthday and remained steadfast in his pride of service and country. He drew great satisfaction from his reputation as an expert in the field of truck refrigeration, but his world revolved around his family. Born June 5, 1926, the first year of the annual S. S. Cosmas and Damian feast, and married Mary, the love of his life, on September 26, 1948 during that year’s feast. After her death in 2004, he rarely missed his daily visit to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Daniel’s name to the S. S. Cosmas and Damian Society, 17 Porter St., Cambridge, MA 02141.