Wesley A. Albright - Obituary

esley A. Albright, a 3-year resident of Annapolis, MD, and previously a long time resident of Delmar, NY, passed away on August 23, 2017 at the age of 98. He was born on July 10, 1919 in McKownville, NY to the late Edna G. Albright and Willard H. Albright. Wesley graduated from the old Altamont High School, Class of 1936, and completed his academic education at Union College where he was president of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. He then enlisted as an aviation cadet in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942, won his “wings” and was assigned as flight instructor, South Training Command. He rose to the rank of Captain and became a fighter pilot flying the famed P-51 Mustang. Wesley enjoyed a 45-year career as a real estate broker in the Albany area. He served as the President of the Albany Realty Board, Vice President of the New York State Board of Realtors, and was a former member of the Albany Executive Board, The University Club, and Aurania Club. He was a long-time and honorary member of the Normanside Country Club. Wesley was a serious golfer, a Civil War buff, and enjoyed a good game of bridge. Wesley was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mildred B. Albright; his second wife, Ruth Albright; his son James Albright, his sister, Grace Bloom and his dear friend, Elsie Stout. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Wyman, of Harwood, MD; two sons, Dr. Glenn Albright of Bedford, NY and Russell Albright of Torrance, CA; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were private. Wesley was laid to rest at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Delmar, NY. A memorial contribution may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.