September 20, 1919 – September 19, 2017
John moved to Gilroy in 1973 to retire from his Construction Business with his wife of 60 years Margie Albaugh who passed away in 2010 after 60 years. From 1973 to well into his 80’s he was Gilroy’s “handyman.” He also was the backbone behind Margie’s passion— helping the poor, first through her work with the Crippled Children’s Society and then St. Joseph’s Family Center. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, having served as Grand Knight and was honored as Man of the Year for Gilroy in 1982.
He was a devout Catholic and managed the ushers at St. Mary’s for many years. We will all miss his joy for life, love of people, bad jokes and hugs.
His beloved wife of 60 years, Margie, passed away in 2010.
He is survived by five of six children, Bunny Albaugh of Yucaipa, CA, Bonnie Cochran of Oklahoma, Pamela McCarthy of Folsom, CA, Roy Albaugh of Colorado Springs, CO, and his Gilroy daughter, J. Chris Mickartz, son-in-law Larry Mickartz, granddaughter Stephanie Latronica Vegh, her husband Frank, and great granddaughters, Addison, Isabella and Alexis Vegh. Granddaughter, Kristine Latronica Lee, now lives in Colorado with her husband, Oliver and their children, Maddox and Ava Lee. He had 22 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his son John Albaugh Jr.
Funeral Mass Wednesday, September 27, 2017,10:00am at St. Mary Church, Gilroy.
Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Gilroy.
Reception to follow.
Donations in honor or memory to St. Joseph’s Family Center, Gilroy.
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