Elementary Music Teacher in Cumberland School Department, Joseph M. Alberg, Passes at 33

J.J. Duffy Funeral Home

Elementary Music Teacher in Cumberland School Department, Joseph M. Alberg, Passes at 33

Joseph M. Alberg, 33, of Cumberland passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home.

He was the beloved son of Philip and Mary (Dunbar) Alberg and brother of Timothy Alberg of Warwick, Matthew Alberg of Warwick, Elizabeth, and Katherine Alberg, both of Cumberland.

Born in Providence, he was a 2006 Graduate of Cumberland High School and a member of the Cumberland High School Band, the Jazz Band, and Chorus and Clef Singers.

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Following graduation, he attended the University of Rhode Island where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Music. During his college career, Joseph was a member of the URI Concert Choir, Marching Band, and Wind Symphony.

Joe was an Elementary Music Teacher for the Cumberland School Department where he was beloved by the students and faculties at Ashton and Cumberland Hill Schools. He was a member of the American Band of East Providence for several years.

In addition to his parents, and siblings, he leaves his maternal grandmother, Josephine Dunbar of Cumberland; his paternal grandmother, Rebecca Alberg of Pawtucket; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Joe's Life Celebration to be held with Visiting Hours on Monday, July 12, 2021, from 5 to 8 pm, and continue on Tuesday, July 13 2021 at 9 am in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am in the St. Aidan Church, 1460 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Cumberland High School Band, Attn: Band Director, 2600 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864.

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