Obituary of Albert D. Trabilsy

Albert Trabilsy Sr., WWII Veteran, Loving Husband Father and Grandfather Albert Trabilsy Sr. was born in Plainfield, NJ on March 8, 1924. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was happily married for 63 years to his wife Gloria, who predeceased him 2 years ago. His pride and joy were his three children Albert Jr., Carol and Jim. Throughout his life, he gave wise guidance and advice, always sacrificing his self-interest for the love and care of his children. He especially dedicated the last 34 years of his life keeping his son Jim alive and well, by giving him hemodialysis. Al will be universally remembered for being a kind, gentle and generous person, who deeply believed in his Christian faith. For many years he served on the Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church, in Plainfield. He was an active member of the Plainfield Lions Club. Al was well known in the Plainfield area. He was the co-owner of the Plainfield Lace Store from 1946 until the business closed in 1986. He can still be heard telling his employees, “The customer is always right.” He served his country in WWII stationed in Guadalcanal and the Philippines. Al is one of the last survivors of the greatest generation. He remains one of the youngest sergeants in the history of the country reaching the rank at the age of 18. Albert is predeceased by his loving wife Gloria, his parents David and Wahiba, his brothers Bill, Mitch, Edward, his sisters, Helen, Jean and June. He is survived by his loving children Al Jr., Carol, Jim and his daughter-in-law Mary Van Dina, his wonderful grandchildren Peter, Thomas, Devon, Lisa and Meredith, his four great grandchildren, Tyler, Conner, Teigan and Luke, his brother Harold as well as many nephews and nieces. Viewing will be held on Sunday January 31, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Higgins Home for Funerals 752 Mountain Blvd. Watchung NJ 07069. A funeral service will be held on Monday February 1, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Church of the Holy Cross, 40 Mercer Ave. North Plainfield NJ 07060. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Donations can be made in Albert’s name to the Church of the Holy Cross, 40 Mercer Ave., North Plainfield NJ 07060. To send condolences, go to www.higginsfuneralhome.com