Albert Thomas Van Story, Sr.

1938-2023

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Albert Van Story, Sr. passed away at the age of 85 in Glendale, Arizona, on July 21st, 2023.

Albert was born on March 12th, 1938 in Buffalo, NY. After Albert graduated high school, he set his heart on joining the Air Force in which he served 8 years. Upon leaving the military, he went on to work for Western Electric (later known as AT&T). In 1963, Albert married the love of his life, Joyce. Albert and Joyce went on to have three children (Albert Jr., Avery, Alyssa. Albert retired, traveled the world with his love, and spent time with friends and family

Albert was Vice President of the Pioneers, an organization that built access and functional needs parks and raised money for infants and children with special needs. 

Albert is survived in death by his amazing wife, Joyce, his three children Albert Jr.(Ausa), Avery and Alyssa and his grandchildren Donna, Annette (Nicolas), Albert Thomas III, Alexis, Ava, Anna, Alia, Asofiafia, and his great grandchildren Leon, Rudy and Angelina.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Bonnie Van Story and his five siblings.

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First Christmas with the Van Story family (Kali Tal)

About 25 years ago, Alyssa brought me home to meet her family. At the time, I was estranged from my own parents and adrift in an unfamiliar state. Alyssa and I worked closely together and she knew I was dreading being alone for the holidays, so she brought me home for her family’s Christmas celebration. There was so much joy and love in their home! Albert was very kind to me, and warm, and made me quickly feel part of the family. Over the decades, as my friendship with Alyssa grew and became more of a family relationship, Albert and Joyce also became my family. I will never forget and always cherish the memories of welcome and acceptance that spring from every meeting with Albert and Joyce; these are some of my best memories.