Book of Memories for Leonard D. Albaitis

Condolence From Kim Balko Lewis

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:42:25 EDT

Lynn, Maureen and Tim, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a kind and caring man who touched many lives through his years of teaching. I will always remember him as a soft spoken man who people listened to. You should all feel good about the loving care you gave him recently. He raised wonderful children for sure.

Condolence From Craig Barber

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:56:09 EDT

Mr. Albaitis, you were one of the few who truly made learning fun and school enjoyable!!! I will always remember the funny stories you told us, especially the one about the pizza place in Wilkes-Barre!!! I owe a lot of my love of history to you, you made it interesting & fun. You will be missed and always remembered.

Condolence From Craig Barber

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:54:30 EDT

Condolence From Craig Barber

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:53:40 EDT

Condolence From Karen Coleman

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:54:58 EDT

Tim I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May you find comfort knowing he is at peace. My condolences to you and your family. Please know your HANH family are here for you.

Condolence From Denise Samoker Amundson

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:58:15 EDT

Oh, Mr. Albaitis!! You were everyones favorite history teacher at Seymour Middle School.You taught with such passion, and humor. Your knowledge was amazing! Something was amiss when you weren't around to cajole us in the hall. I loved your response to people who were clearly not paying attention, but who attempted to participate..."Aw, you're whacked out at the pickle factory..." and we would laugh, but it never happened twice! Thank you for being such a presence in the classroom. Thank you for your service to our Country. I can't forget your love of coffee and Certs...May these pages be filled with other memories of what you meant, not only to your family but to us, your students. Rest in Peace. Denise Samoker Amundson

Condolence From Rich Rykowski

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:12:00 EDT

I've always considered Mr. Albaitis as my favorite teacher through "ALL" of school. I had him for history in the 1972-73 school year in 8th grade at the junior high school. Hard to believe that as a 14 year-old with an attention span of 3 minutes I would end up in the classroom of a teacher that would leave an impact on my life such as he did!!! I remember when we got to the world war two period of the school year. He was one of the most captivating speakers I had ever heard!! He had a "passion" like no one I'd ever met in trying to instill in us youg kids the importance of the sacrifices that americans made to see ourselves through a hard time in our history as well as the horrors of how terrible war really was! I recall the day when he was in one of his heated discussions and two kids were in the back of the room talking to each other and he "WHIPPED" the piece of chalk he was holding right at them and took both of them out for not listening!!! ( do that nowadays and see what would happen! ) I remember at lunch in the cafeteria how we would all try to compare who had the ugliest socks on!!! He'd put his foot up on a chair and he'd say "GO" and we all pulled up our pant leg to see who had on the ugliest argyle or funny socks and then laugh our asses off! Life is short and I wish I could have talked with him again in these latter years in life.But, unfortunately, life is madness and seems to travel at a break neck speed. I'll never forget him!!! He was the last of a breed of teachers who actually made a differenc in his student's lives!!! Godspeed Mr. A!!! See you when I get there!!!

Condolence From Maria Kosciuszek Chvirko

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:47:28 EDT

I was so sorry to see that Mr. Albaitis passed on. I had him as a teacher in Bungay School, I think in the 5th grade. I loved him. He was very dedicated, devoted to his students and very kind. My Son Greg had him when he entered middle school in the 80's. He too adored him. Mr. A, rest in peace.

Condolence From Christine Baxter

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:44:30 EDT

I had Mr. Albaitis as a teacher at Seymour Middle school back in 1983...he was a great teacher.....I had continued to see him at the high school football games, and I actually ran into him at St. Augustine's Church. I was teaching my religion class and he came back to find his hat that he had left in church. I am sorry for your loss - he was a very good person.

Condolence From Kathleen Conroy

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:45:45 EDT

I was a student of Mr. Albaitis when he was but a young teacher. He was such a fine teacher, and I so enjoyed his class. I went on to also become a teacher. I have thought of him over the years and remember him with fondness and gratitude. I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolence From Helen Osowiecki Tricarico

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:41:31 EDT

I was surprised to see Mr. Albaitis' obituary....I had him as a teacher many years ago...in fact, I think it was one of his first years...what an inspiring man and a great, great teacher...he made each one of us feel special...I became a teacher, in part, because of him... May he rest in peace..Helen Osowiecki Tricarico

Condolence From Gina Corbin-Ovesny

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:54:35 EDT

Maureen and Family: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was an awesome man and has left many wonderful memories for you and his former students. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gina

Condolence From Tracy Ackerknecht DeBarber

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:23:58 EDT

Mr. Albaitis was one of my favorite teachers. He made learning fun, and if you needed extra help, he was always there. What a wonderful man he was. RIP Mr. A--"Walk softly and carry a big stick"

Condolence From Kerry Blatchley McElligott

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:04:32 EDT

Mr. Albaitis will always be fondly remembered by me. He was one of my faviorite teachers at SJHS. I remember quite a bit of laughing along with the learning!!!!

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Mon, 06 May 2013 11:22:43 EDT

Condolence From Patti Heavens Stevens

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:45:14 EDT

Mr Albaitis was one of my favorite teachers. He was such a nice man. My condolences to Maureen and the rest of the family.