Albert Henry Raneo Sr.

May 29, 1932 – December 30, 2024
Albert Henry Raneo Sr. passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born in Harwich, the son of Henry Brooks Raneo  and Eva M. (Andrews) Raneo.
Albert graduated from Harwich High School and went on to work for Colonial Airlines. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951. After leaving the Air Force, he worked for the M.F. Roach Co. from 1954 - 1970, doing road construction. In 1970, Albert was elected by the Town of Harwich to be the Highway Surveyor, Director of Public Works until he retired in 1994.
Albert is survived by his wife of 70 years, Josephine J. (Galvin) Raneo and his children Albert Jr, Cheryl  and Brian (Tone). His grandchildren Joshua, Michael (Nicola), Brianna and Erik. His great grandchildren Brandon, Jorja, Emma, Nathan, Noah and Chase. Along with many, many cousins, nieces and nephews he loved all so very much. Family was EVERYTHING to Albert.
`Albert is predeceased by his parents Henry B. Raneo, Eva M. (Andrews) Raneo and sister Marilyn (Raneo) Galvin.
He loved his sports, golf (winner of many trophies in tournaments that he played in), the Boston Bruins, the Red Sox and the  Boston Celtics, which holds dear to his heart as he refereed high school and college basketball for 33 years and was a lifetime member of the International Association of Basketball.
Albert loved to travel. He wanted to see the world and he did; to Bermuda, Norway, the Scandinavian countries, Europe, Russia, China, and South America just to name a few. However, his dreams were fulfilled when he visited the Cape Verde Islands of Fogo and Brava, the home of his grandparents and family, several times. He cried as he walked the same streets as his grandparents and saw the villages that they lived in many years ago.
He spent his later years volunteering at the Brooks Academy setting up different programs on the history of Harwich and its cranberry harvesting.  He helped set up school programs on the Cape Verdean History and Culture that were offered to the local Cape Cod High Schools.  FAMILY, FRIENDS, & HELPING OTHERS WAS HIS LIFE !!!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harwich Brooks Academy, or a charity of your choice.
Visiting hours will be on Saturday, January 11th from 9 to 11 AM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 246 Main St. West Harwich.  Followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 AM and burial at Island Pond Cemetery.
Notes of comfort may be made to his family at www.chapmanfuneral.com