WASSERMAN--Albert.

August 23, 1920 - January 3, 2017. Graduated Evander Childs High School, Bronx, NY 1937. Pulitzer Scholarship 1940 led to National Academy, studied with Sidney E. Dickinson and Ivan Olinsky. 1941 Obrig Prize. Studied at Art Students League with Charles S. Chapman. Served in Army 1944-1946 in Belgium, France and Germany with the 115th anti-aircraft artillery gun battalion. Painted portraits and scenes across Europe. Stationed at the end in Marseille where he met his wife of 55 years, Sylvette Marchetti (deceased). Taught since 1955 at Jackson Heights Art Club and at Educational Alliance Sirovich Senior Center since 2001. Always with a sketchbook even on subway. Attended A.S.L. painting class every Saturday until mid September. Member of Salmagundi Art Club where he won numerous prizes. Always a gentleman and adored by his students. Loved and adored by his children Sandra and Daniel. Missed by all who knew him. May his gorgeous work live on.