Marvin J. Albert, 68, of Mount Joy, passed away suddenly of natural causes on December 22, 2014. Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Gockley) Albert. Marvin was the loving husband of Dayle (Gentel) Albert.

Following his high school graduation, Marvin took some college classes for accounting before entering the Navy in 1965 during the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of CTT2 during his time in service.

After being honorably discharged from the Navy in 1969, Marvin began a long career with the US Postal Service as an accountant, retiring in 2005 with over 30 years of service. He then went on to work for Kelly Cadillac as a driver for 10 years.

Marvin enjoyed spending time making maple syrup, was an avid Lancaster Barnstormers fan, and belonged to the Penn Dutch Pacers. He volunteered for the Meals-on-Wheels of Mount Joy.

He was a member of the National Association of Postal Supervisors, the US Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association, and the VFW and American Legion of Lititz. He was also very civic minded and enjoyed working at the polls as an election judge.

In addition to his wife, Marvin is survived by his children: Margaret Walmer, wife of Scott, of Lititz, Pam Pierce, of Denver, PA, Marvin Albert, II, husband of Laura, of TX, and Andrew Albert, husband of Nancy, of WA; and 3 grandchildren: Shyla, Miranda, and Wyatt. He is also survived by 6 siblings: Ruth, Mary Jane, Lois, Melvin, Robert, and Doris. Marvin was preceded in death by 3 siblings: Rhoda, Miriam, and Lloyd.

A viewing will be held for Marvin from 6-8PM, on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sean Rajnic officiating. A viewing will take place from 10-11AM prior to the service. Interment will follow at Millport Mennonite Cemetery, Leola. In lieu of flowers contributions in Marvin's memory may be made to Water Street Rescue Mission, 210 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.