Brigadier General Joseph ( Joe ) Albi

Brigadier General Joseph (Joe) R. Albi passed away on September 23, 2022.

In addition to being a caring father, grandfather and husband, he was a successful businessman and dedicated serviceman, achieving the rank of Brigadier General in the US Air Force (see detailed biography below).  He loved his family, the Air Force, flying (private pilot), watching football (especially the AFA Falcons and Denver Broncos), fishing, golf and spoiling his numerous bichon dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Sharolynn; sons Joseph and James Albi; grandchildren, Jordan, Emily, Kate and Eric Albi; son-in-law David Ferguson; and daughters-in-law, Carol and Carrie Albi.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Theresa Albi; previous wife, Joan Castle; daughter, Kathy Albi-Ferguson; and grandson, Nathan Peterson.

Private services were held on October 5, 2022 with a rosary and memorial mass at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Littleton) and entombment with military honors at Fairmont Cemetery (Denver).

He will be deeply missed.

Memorial remembrances suggested to Denver Dumb Friends League (2080 So. Quebec, Denver, CO 80231-3298) or charity of choice.

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Please find below a Biography published by the Secretary of Public Affairs for the Untied States Air Force:

BIOGRAPHY

BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH R. ALBI

Brigadier General Joseph R. Albi was born October 28, 1931, in Denver, CO where he graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in 1949.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Regis College in 1953 and completed certain undergraduate studies in pre-medicine at the University of Colorado.  His military education included the National Security Management Seminar (1979), the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (1980), Senior Officer Professional Course (1981), Senior Reserve Components Officer Course (moderator, 1984), and the Combined Air Warfare Course (1985).

The general joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve in January 1951.  He was called to extended active duty in June 1951 and served in an enlisted status until April 1956.  He was then awarded a direct appointment as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and was assigned to the 3415th Technical Training Wing, Lowry Air Force Base, CO, as a personnel officer.  In September 1958 he entered the security police career field as an air police officer assigned to the 4600th Air Base Wing, Air Defense Command, Ent Air Force Base, CO.  In October 1961 the general transferred to the 4751st Air Base Squadron, Elgin Air Force Base, FL.  He was assigned to Headquarters 32nd Air Division (SAGE), Oklahoma City Air Force Station, OK in May 1962 and in April 1963 he returned to the 4600th Air Base Wing at Ent Air Force Base.

In January 1976 he became mobilization assistant to the chief of security police, Headquarters North American Air Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base, CO.  From April 1981 to April 1982 General Albi served as mobilization assistant to the director of plans and programs, Headquarters Air Force Office of Security Police, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM.  In January 1985 he became mobilization assistant to the Air Force deputy chief of security police (Kirtland Air Force Base) and was promoted to Brigadier General on August 1, 1986.

His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with seven oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two hourglass devices, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Award and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.

The general served on the Air Force Security Police executive council and the Air Force Security Police Academy board of regents, and served as liaison officer to the Air Force Academy as well as the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.  In May 1979 he was chosen by the Air Force chief of staff as one of the 80 distinguished civilians to attend the National Security Forum at the Air War College.

Although not rated as an Air Force pilot, the general held a Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot’s rating and amassed more than 2,100 flying hours.  He was a charter member of the Confederate Air Force.

In his civilian capacity General Albi was an owner of Albi Financial Management Co. and conducted business as a real estate developer and consulted in investment banking and corporate finance.

His past and present civilian accomplishments and affiliations include:  elected to the Colorado House of Representatives; presidential appointment as federal regional administrator, American Revolution Bicentennial Administration; gubernatorial appointment as executive director, Colorado Centennial-Bicentennial Commission; corporate board of directors and/or officer of Black Dome Energy Corporation, Golden, CO and Energy Resources of North Dakota, Inc., Williston, ND (both public companies); vice president, Olympic Resource Management, Inc., Seattle WA, and Rocky Mountain Better Business Burau, Denver; past president of three Colorado corporations; mayoral appointee to the Denver Anti-Crime Council and Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District board; chairman and cofounder, Denver Crimestoppers Program; governor’s Criminal Code Committee; governor’s State Government and Business Affairs Committee; Mountain Plains Federal Regional Council; Denver Federal executive board; Platte Valley Planning Commission; advisory board to the Colorado state treasurer; director, Regis College; Denver Silver and Gold Sertoma Board; Westminster Sertoma Board; national legislative representative, American Institute of Laundry; ARBA Southwest Regional Alliance; registered principle, National Association of Securities Dealers; and one of the 100 Outstanding Young Men in America as selected by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce.

The general received awards of excellence from the governors of five states, and during his tenure as federal administrator of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, he worked closely with the governors and congressional delegations of eight western states and more than 600 mayors.