Obituary of C. Daniel Albert

C. Daniel Albert, age 65, passed suddenly on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at his home after a tragic accident. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nancy (nee Dodd); three sons, Eric (Rachael), Nate (Jillian), Tony (Melissa); and seven beautiful grandchildren, Daniel (8), Isabella (8), Lucy (2), Brielle (4), Dean (2), Amee (6), and Mia (2). Also survived by his mother-in-law, Bobbie (late Loy) Dodd; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Doug) Jackson and Robin (Brad) Smith; brother-in-law, Tom Dodd; nephews, Brian (Jamie) Jackson and Matt (Michelle) Jackson; nieces, Brittany and Brandi Smith, Aleshia Reyes, and Jordan Dodd; Aunt Pat (late Ed) Albert; and numerous cousins and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosemary Albert; father-in-law, Loy Dodd; brother-in-law, Larry Dodd; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Dan was an active parishioner at his childhood church, St. Anne Catholic Church in Crest Hill. Dan was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a Eucharistic minister, past volunteer on the 50th Anniversary and Parish Picnic committees, and a Lector back in his high school days. Dan was a 15 year member of the Crest Hill Lions Club where he served as past president, board member, past candy day chairman and recipient of the Crest Hill Lion of the Year Award. Dan would volunteer for any job or position whenever asked. Above all, Dan loved his family and especially his grandchildren. Papa treasured the moments when the entire family got together, whether it was a day at his pool, a day at the Coal City Area Club, or Seafood Extravaganza on New Year's Day. He would also always drop everything to help one of his sons on a household project. His hobbies included journaling and fishing. Funeral services for Dan Albert will be held on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL. to St. Anne Catholic Church, Crest Hill, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Anne Catholic Church or the Crest Hill Lions Club. For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com