Obituary
Alberto M. Garcia, age 76, residing in Staten Island, New York, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Son to the late Mary (nee Amadio) Malaves, brother of Rose Crockett, the late Tony Garcia, Antonette (Ron) Gunther, partner Karl Watson, and nieces and nephews.
Alberto graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music, Opera Department, Philadelphia, PA and has performed all over North America and Europe in various operatic roles.
He was a beloved man with an outgoing personality and sense of humor, faithful to God, family and friends. He is now singing with choir of angels in heaven.
Alberto was brought home to a Latin-English memorial mass celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Evanston, Illinois accompanied with sacred music, soloist, and a lyric choir. A gravesite service followed at Calvary Cemetery, Steger, Illinois.
If you wish, donation may be made to the Curtis Institute of Music, 1726 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA., 19103 in honor of Albert M. Garcia.
With deep sorrow in my heart, I send my condolences to you both and to all in the family.
Alberto was my coworker at Bergdorf Goodman for many years. Thanks to his personality, his sense of humor, and singing voice, I, along with many of us, had so much fun while dealing with customers. I will remember his arias and his dancing performances on the selling floor or in the stockroom that brought joy, smiles and so much laughter even from our patrons.
Alberto was a man of faith, thus I know God and the angels are happy to have him there filling the heavens with his music.
RIP Dear Alberto.
Alberto, and yourself, will always be my most cherished neighbors. You made our neighborhood and apartment building much more classy and enjoyable.
When I started my career at the age of 23, I would run into him at auditions in NYC and talk about my acting career. He was always very encouraging. I will never forget listening to him sing from your apartment as I walked through the parking lot.
Everyone will miss him terribly, but please know that is because he was such a wonderful man. I feel blessed to have known him.