BELFAST — Albert J. O’Neill passed away into the next life on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. He was 96.

Born in Orange, NJ on March 28, 1922 to his parents, Albert Joseph and Helen. He resided in New Jersey until moving to Belfast in 1994, following the passing of his beloved first wife Catherine.  

Albert served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II, receiving several honors including the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon. He was honorably discharged on November 20, 1945, with the rate of Bowswain Mate, First Class.

Following his military service and prior to his retirement, he held the position of General Traffic Manager for Purolator Products and Grefco Manufacturing, both in New Jersey.

Albert was a Communicant and active volunteer at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Belfast.  

Albert was predeceased by his parents, brothers Jack and Bill, sister Peggy, and his first wife Catherine.  

He is survived by his beloved wife Pauline of Southbridge, Mass., his sons Michael and wife Elizabeth, Albert J. III and his wife Patricia, John and his wife Lori, and James, his daughter Helen Kosmo and her husband Carl, his grandchildren Kevin, Timothy, Megan, Chad, Michele, Albert IV, and four step-children and their families.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church at 81 Court St., Belfast, ME, on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Formal Military Burial will take place at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery at 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, NJ on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 11:30 AM.

Arrangements are under the care of Risposta Funeral Home, Belfast, Maine.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.ripostafh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to VA Volunteer Services, 1 VA Center (135), Augusta, ME 04330.