Arkie Albanese, mayor of Manlius for 25 years, passed away July 14th. His daughter, Margo, was a classmate. Arkie was pretty much an institution in the Village of Manlius. He was involved in both the Skaneatleles and LaFayette country clubs. He also owned Gruens Restaurant and managed Stonecrest and Cavalry clubs. submitted by Anita Cottrell
Syracuse Newspapers Obituaary
Angelo A. Albanese
July 15, 2009 Angelo "Arkie" Albanese, 85, of Manlius, passed away on Wednesday. He was the owner of Gruens Restaurant in Syracuse and Manlius and co-owned Tobin's Restaurant in Fairmount. Arkie managed Stonecrest Country Club and Cavalry Club, as well as the Skaneateles and LaFayette Country Clubs. He was a communicant of St. Ann's Church in Manlius. Arkie was the former Commander of the American Legion Post 141 in Manlius, the former Deputy District Governor of the Lions Club and a charter member of the Manlius Lions Club. He was the former Mayor of Manlius having served for 25 years, prior to that he served as a village trustee for 12 years. Arkie served with the US Navy during WWII. He was predeceased by his wife, Margie Albanese in 1990, and by several brothers and sisters. Survivors: his wife, Doris; two daughters, Margo (James) Harnsberry of Laurel, MD and Lisa (Dana) Cunningham of Manlius, NY; two sons, A. David "Arkie" Albanese of New Hartford and Michael Albanese of Cortland; four stepsons, Scott Dethloff, Steven Dethloff, Kevin Collins and Richard Collins Jr.; two sisters, Julia Albanese of Manlius and Eva Hammon of Manlius; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: 9:15 a.m. Saturday from Newell-Fay Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, Manlius. Burial: Manlius Village Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 8171 Cazenovia Rd. (Rt. 92), Manlius. For directions, local florists, or a guestbook, please visit www.SCHEPPFAMILY.com Contributions: The Manlius Library, 1 Elmbrook Dr., Manlius, NY 13104. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300
