Albert R. School

Albert Robert School (Al), 91, of Akron, Ohio, born 6/12/24, passed peacefully September 7, 2015 at the Akron General Visiting Nurses Hospice Center from conditions related to his abdominal aneurysm. He is survived by his son, Albert School (Rebecca), grandsons Justin and Ian School, sister Bernie Floreani (Bill, deceased), sisters-in-law Joanne Lee (Bernie) and Shirley Henry (Jack, deceased), brother-in-law Robert Azar and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Andrew and Mary, his wife Toni, sister Mitzi, and brothers Andy and Rudy, and a second son who died shortly after birth.
Al leaves a lifetime legacy of sacrifice for family, service to his country, and dedication to his craft. A loving Father, Brother, Grandfather and Uncle, he gave unconditionally to lessen any burden on his Mother, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces and Nephews. His biggest strength of character could be found in his forgiveness of those that wronged him. Al was a proud World War II Navy Veteran, when he served as a ship's cook on the Destroyer USS Nields DD-616. Although Al was only taught WHAT to learn through the 9th grade, in his mind were the blueprints for HOW to learn and live. His creativity, ability to innovate and God given talent, allowed him to view any failure as one step closer to success.
Al viewed his work with concrete as art. Art-Crete was the name of his first business partnership. He built a second concrete business, invested in real estate and began building apartments to provide income for his family. He worked hard, and only after he gave to his extended family did he take time to enjoy the fruits of his labors. In many cases after they had fermented or while dancing to Slovenian Polkas. Earlier in life he spent much of his free time with family and friends on the waters of Lake Erie. He was an avid golfer, a sport he took up at age 40. At 50 he attended the University of Akron, completing advanced courses in Chinese Cooking. He took great joy in his relationships with his grandsons, teaching them golf and Chinese cooking and sharing his philosophies and humor with them. During his worst days he would always say with sincerity that he was "the luckiest man on earth."
Al lived life, he did not read about it or watch it on TV. Al taught by example, not by words. Everyone that walked into Al's life walked away a better person.
He earned the American Area Medal, the Victory Medal, the African-European Middle Eastern Battalion Four Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Funeral Mass will be Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Akron, followed by inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery.