Craig Michael Albert

Craig Michael Albert, 22, of Sears Road, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008, from injuries received in a snowmobile accident. Craig was born December 18, 1985 in Schenectady, a son of Brian J. and Kathleen G. Fairchild Albert. He grew up in Rotterdam and attended Mohonasen schools. While in the 9th grade he moved to Woodgate and attended Adirondack High School and graduated from Town of Webb High School with the Class of 2004. Craig then studied business at Herkimer County Community College. He has always been a big part in his family's operation of the White Lake Inn. Craig was always there for his family, he was a loving brother and Grandma's boy. He had an easy going attitude, and wearing his heart on his sleeve he was a kind gentleman. He played football for Adirondack, baseball for the Town of Webb, Rotterdam Little League, American Legion Baseball for Roberts Post of Holland Patent, and was a member of the White Lake Inn Team 2 Northern Dart League. He was an avid snowmobiler, and loved the Yankees and the Philadelphia Eagles. In addition to his parents, Brian of Woodgate, and Kathleen of Rotterdam, he is survived by three brothers: Kevin, Joseph and Alexander; one sister: Adrianna; his paternal grandmother: Donna Lawrence of Woodgate; aunts and uncles: Sandra Albert, Keith Albert, Allison Albert, Carol and Burke Adams, and James Fairchild; and many cousins. He was predeceased by grandparents: Charles and Nora Fairchild, and Ralph Albert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Craig at 10 am Saturday at St. Joseph's Church, Charles St., Boonville, with Rev. Sean P. O'Brien as celebrant. Interment will be in the spring in Woodgate Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St., Boonville.