Albert Martin Vranesa, 84, a long time resident of Denton, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 following a prolonged illness. Albert was born on September 8, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Joseph and Rose (Bursics) Vranesa. Albert graduated from Shaler Township High School in 1943. Immediately after graduation, he went to work in the steel mills of National Supply in Etna, PA. In December 1943, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Cherry Point, NC where he worked as a control tower operator. In July 1946, he was honorably discharged, having achieved the rank of Corporal. Albert resumed working for National Supply while attending college on the GI Bill. He graduated in 1952 from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh with a bachelors degree in Business Management. Following his graduation, Albert transferred into the business office of National Supply, leaving the steel mill behind. On March 20, 1954, Albert married Joan Clara Pollock of Coraopolis, PA.

In 1962, Albert was transferred to the National Supply plant in Gainesville. He worked as a purchasing agent until his retirement in 1982. Albert spent his retirement traveling with Joan to some of his favorite destinations. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denton.

Albert is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan; daughters Cynthia Vranesa of Denton and Deborah Dennis and son in law Skip Dennis of Saint Jo; granddaughters Kate Dennis and Emma Dennis of Saint Jo; sister Frieda Bokor of Cranberry, PA; sister Josephine Vranesa of Evans City, PA and numerous nieces and nephews. Albert was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Rose Vranesa; brothers Michael, Martin and infant Joseph Vranesa; sisters Ann Vranesa Profovich and infant Josephine Vranesa.

Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2010, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust, Denton, Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Mulkey-Mason chapel, with Rev. Msgr. Charles King, officiating.. Graveside services will follow at 4:00 PM at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. Memorials may be made to the Denton Humane Society, P.O. Box 1972 Denton, TX.