Albert E. Crease Jr., 80 of Medford, died Wednesday in his home following a brief illness.Born in Chelmsford, MA, he was the son of the late Albert and the late Margaret (Ridley) Crease He was a Medford resident for thirty-seven years. Mr. Crease was a United States Army Veteran of WWII and was a Bronze Star recipient and was also a United States Air Force Veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Following his retirement from the Air Force in 1975, Mr. Crease worked for many years as a truck driver in the shipping industry.
Mr. Crease was the beloved husband of the late Marie F. (DeVingo) and is survived by his loving son, Albert E. Crease III and his wife Stephanie of Northfield, Vermont.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. Medford, Saturday at 9 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.