Albert E. Percy
, 78, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he resided there his whole life until moving to the Poconos two and a half years ago.
Mr. Percy retired from the New York City Mounted Police Department in 1986, after 23 years of service and is a life member of the PBA of New York.
Albert was a former parishioner of St. Vincent Ferrer Church in East Flatbush, NY.
He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge #4541 and TABS – Travel Agents of Brooklyn/Staten Island.
Albert was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading and traveling. He especially enjoyed taking cruises to the Caribbean; he loved the beach. Albert also enjoyed fine dining, especially in the city. Albert was also a big NY sports fan; he loved the Giants, Rangers, and Mets.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Sally Mae MacLean Percy in 2009.
Surviving are his beloved daughter, Linda Reszutek and husband, Mark, of Bridgewater; his beloved son, Mikel Percy of Jim Thorpe, PA and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will begin with a prayer at 10:15 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876 (908) 526-7638 followed by an 11 AM funeral liturgy at St. Bernard R.C. Church, 500 Route 22 East, Bridgwater. Viewing hours are Monday, December 2, 2013 from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions made in Albert's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Feeding American, PO Box 96749, Washington, DC 20090.
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