Obituaries: Albertini

Posted on December 2, 2015

Patrick AlbertiniPatrick Albertini

Patrick R. Albertini, 59, of Normal, died at 4:53 p.m. on Nov. 30 at his home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.   Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patrick Albertini Memorial Account c/o CEFCU, 2323 E. Empire St, Bloomington 61704.  To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.

He was born June 23, 1956, son of Arthur Joseph and Barbara Barlow Albertini.  He married Katherine Hedge.  He later married Suzanne Burns.

Surviving are his daughter, Nicole Atchison of Bloomington; three grandchildren, Alyssa roman, Celebrity Atchison and Lewis Atchison; one sister, Elizabeth Albertini of Portland, Ore. and one brother, Michael (Lora) Albertini of Petersburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his former wife, Katherine.

Patrick was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bloomington.  He was also a good friend of Bill W.

He enjoyed a long career at Mitsubishi Motor Company where he worked in maintenance.  He retired after 27 years.

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