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Albert Anderson

Albert Anderson

Albert Anderson passed away on Oct. 27, 2021, at the age of 93.

Albert is survived by his beloved wife, Doris Anderson of Pittsford, N.Y.; and by his daughter, Sonja (Nelson) Farnsworth of Brighton, N.Y.

He was born in Jamestown, N.Y., in 1928 and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1946, from Allegheny College with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry in 1950, and from the University of Rochester with a Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1953.

He was employed by Eastman Kodak Co. for 35 years and retired as a senior research associate from the Eastman Pharmaceuticals/ Sterling Drug Division in 1988. Areas of work include chemical research, color photography, health and safety, and pharmaceutical chemistry.

He was a member of the American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He had a commercial pilot license, taught flying for 20 years, was an avid fly fisherman, and maintained a lifelong interest and fluency in Scandinavian languages.

Friends may call Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Avenue, Rochester). Interment will be Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m., in Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 28 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534.

To share a memory of Albert or send a condolence to the family visit www.anthonychapels.com.