Albert Jablonski

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Jablonski, age 75, of Wayne NJ.

Albert was born in Germany and was the oldest of three children born to Edward and Stephanie Jablonski.  When Albert was only two years old, his parents left their homeland in Europe and immigrated to the United States for a better life and in search of the American Dream.  The family settled in Newark, NJ upon arriving in the US, then moved to Irvington, NJ after a couple of years.  It was in Irvington where Albert would spend his formative years.  He attended high school in Irvington and graduated with the class of 1968.  Following his high school graduation, he attended Rutgers University in Newark where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology.

Albert was a hardworking and adaptable man who built a diverse career across different industries. With his degree in zoology, he found work in a local laboratory conducting animal research.  However, needing more financial stability, he transitioned into working as a forklift operator, working for multiple companies over the years. Despite the blatant contrast between his two fields of work, Albert took pride in everything he did.

In 1975 Albert met an attractive young lady by the name of Annmarie Griswold.  Annmarie’s brother was dating Albert’s sister.  The two hit it off wonderfully and started dating.  As fate would have it, they fell in love and were married on January 27, 1979 surrounded by friends and family.  The couple settled in Wayne, NJ where they raised their three sons: Keith, Alan, and Jason.  After years of marriage and raising three sons together, the couple realized they had grown apart and ultimately decided to separate.

Albert had a deep passion for gardening, spending countless hours tending to his vegetable patches, vibrant flower beds, and carefully cultivated his rose bushes. He could often be found in his front and back yards meticulously manicuring his home’s landscape.  He took great pride in his talent as a gardener and constantly sought to expand his knowledge.  This led him to join a Master Gardening Club in Wayne.

Albert also enjoyed puzzles, billiards and anything having to do with the great outdoors.  However, Albert’s greatest passion in life was for his family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Albert than providing for and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Throughout his life he cherished their family vacations to Seaside Heights, Ocean City, MD and other destinations at the Jersey Shore.  Albert was not only dedicated to his family but also to his Christian Faith.  He was deeply spiritual and religious.

Albert was often very quiet and serious.  He was a deeply intellectual man who thrived on learning, constantly immersing himself in books, documentaries, and thought-provoking discussions.  He had a wonderfully dry sense of humor which everyone loved about him.  There was never a question about Albert’s opinion or thoughts due to his bluntness, which many people often appreciated.

Albert will be forever remembered as a loving father, and a devoted and cherished grandfather.  He was truly a special person who touched the lives of everyone around him.  He will be sincerely missed by his family and friends.

Albert is survived by his three sons: Keith Jablonski and his wife Virginia of Cape Coral, FL, Alan Marandola and his husband Sabatino Marandola, Jr. of Cedar Grove, NJ, and Jason Jablonski of Wayne, NJ, one sister Mary Toepfer and her husband Mikle of Sand Springs, OK, two grandchildren; Kori Jablonski of Cape Coral, FL, and Elise Marandola of Cedar Grove, NJ, and his former wife Annmarie Kozla of Cape Coral, FL.  He was predeceased by his sister Joan Jablonski.