Wyckoff Mayor Kevin Rooney Honors Resident For Fine Arts Work

Hillcrest Residence at Christian Health Care Center (CHCC) in Wyckoff has a resident artist among its ranks. Alban R. Albert worked in New York City and Columbus, OH, for many years in commercial design and advertising before focusing on the fine arts. Born in Paramus, Mr. Albert graduated with honors in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in art education from Ohio State University. He received his master’s degree. from Montclair State College (now Montclair State University) after years of teaching. For many years, he was the head of the Ramapo Regional High School Art Department, where he was one of the first faculty members. In addition, he also served as an instructor at the Ridgewood Art Institute, where his work was recently exhibited at a retrospective honoring his talents. Mr. Albert’s works are still part of private collections around the world.

Wyckoff Mayor Kevin Rooney recently presented a proclamation to Mr. Albert honoring his art work and teaching accomplishments. Mayor Rooney congratulated him on his many achievements and the impact he had on his school students and students he trained in private lessons. In addition to his work as an artist and teacher, he gave back to the community in many ways, including being a Boy Scout leader.

Mr. Albert and his wife Sue currently reside at Hillcrest Residence, an independent senior-housing option at CHCC for seniors who are in good health and want to maintain their independence, but also find comfort in know that assistance is close by if needed. Each resident enjoys a private studio, restaurant-style dining, group activities, and 24-hour security in this “pre-assisted living” residence.

For more information on Hillcrest, contact Karen Hockstein at (201) 848-4463 or khockstein@chccnj.org.

CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality, compassionate care, offering superior senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental-health services. As a non-profit organization, we deliver care to our community based upon the Christian principles on which we were founded more than a century ago.

For more information, visit ChristianHealthCare.org.

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Pictured, from left, are Wyckoff Mayor Kevin Rooney, presenting a proclamation to artist and Hillcrest Residence resident Alban Albert, and Douglas A. Struyk, CPA, LNHA, Christian Health Care Center President and CEO.