Robert Alban

Robert Alban

OBITUARY

Robert Alban, 81, of Painesville, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2024.Born on August 28, 1943, in East Cleveland, Ohio, Bob was the son of Henry and Phyllis (Hoffman) Alban. He grew up in Painesville, graduating from Harvey High School in 1961 before earning degrees in Mathematics and Civil Engineering from Cleveland State University and a Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.Bob built a distinguished career as a civil engineer, as well as a land surveyor and an attorney specializing in environmental law. He served as Sanitary Engineer for Lake County, Ohio, County Engineer for Hillsborough County, Florida, and City Engineer for Rocky River, Ohio, before retiring in 2002. He was a proud member of the Ohio Bar Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers.Bob was known for his quick wit and big heart, full of kindness, generosity and intellectual curiosity. As a young man, he loved the outdoors, from camping along Grand River to canoeing the Canadian boundary waters. An avid reader and lifelong learner, he inspired those around him with his love of knowledge.Bob’s family was his greatest source of joy. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Barbara (Hall) Alban; his children, John Alban of Leroy Township and Roberta Boyle (Brian) of Cromwell, Connecticut; his grandchildren, Ryan Boyle (Samantha), Jason Boyle, Juliet Alban, Sean Boyle, and Lila Alban; his great-granddaughter, Cecilia Alban; and his siblings, David Alban and Anne (Alban) Kaufer. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, William Alban.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:00pm at Painesville United Methodist Church, 71 N. Park Place, Painesville, OH 44077. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Painesville United Methodist Church at the address above or online at pumconline.org/donations.