Albert “Albie” DiGirolamo, 84 of Long Branch, NJ passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY and was a life-long resident of Long Branch.

Albie was a lifetime entrepreneur and proprietor of many restaurants, the Blue Dolphin and the Paramount Cab Co. He was also a communicant of Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church of Christ the King Parish in Long Branch. Albie loved attending family gatherings, opening day at the races and his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.

Albie was predeceased by his wife, Ginger DiGirolamo, his ex-wife Theresa Chiafullo DiGirolamo, step-daughter, Bella Layton, brothers Sonny and Carmine and sister, Delores Smothers.

He sadly leaves behind his children, Albert (Emily) DiGirolamo, Carmen (Karen) DiGirolamo, Michele DiGirolamo and John (Angelica) DiGirolamo; his step-children, Lisa Layton and Fred Layton and his grandchildren; Gabriella, Nicholas, Gianna, Malakhi, Alanis, Marco, Xzevian, Yarilys and Giovanni and his pet companion, Eve.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday at 1 PM in Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport, NJ.