Albert Preston Bembe
September 10, 1948 – December 30, 2020
Albert Preston Bembe, 72, passed away on December 30, 2020 following a brief illness. A long-time resident of Galesville, he is survived by his wife Robin M. Bembe whom he married on April 28, 1984.
Al was born in Annapolis, Maryland and grew up on Bembe Beach Road, where he frequently helped his father with his captain’s piloting business. He graduated from Annapolis High School in 1966. Following his return from service in the U.S. Army, Al joined the Anne Arundel County Fire Department and retired after a 27-year career in January 1997. He was also a long-time member of the Galesville Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as the company treasurer for many years. Al was a lifelong muscle car enthusiast and enjoyed history and movies.
In addition to his wife, Al is survived by his siblings, Stephen Bembe (Sherry) of Annapolis and Wendy Bembe of Brooklyn; his children, Preston Bembe (Natalie) of Pasadena; Richard Bembe (Sarah) of Westminster; Michael Bembe (Erin) of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; and his grandchildren Jackson and Brooke Bembe. He is also survived by his three sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews, with whom he was especially close. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Bembe and by his mother-in-law, Betty D. Moreland.
There will be no service at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or the link below.
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
PO Drawer 498
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Condolences
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31 Dec 2020
2:58pm
My most sincere condolences to Robin and the entire family. Albert will be missed by many, he was an excellent fire fighter and servant of the community….
City
Severna Park
State
MD
31 Dec 2020
3:12pm
What can be said… only that he will be missed. Another brother fire fighter and a Friend. Rest in peace Albert
City
Queenstown
State
MD
31 Dec 2020
4:28pm
Robin and Family
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. God Bless.
City
Deale
State
MD
1 Jan 2021
12:56pm
Robin, my sincere condolence and prayers are for you and your family. May God comfort you and the rest of the family.
City
Fountain
State
CO
1 Jan 2021
6:11pm
Albert always shared a broad smile, a fun chat about cars and a helping hand. On several occasions he gladly help me carry my packages out of the Galesville Post Office to my car; we would always chat about his perfectly polished truck. Robin and family, may your shared memories of Albert and the life you shared together be a blessing. May his good and gentle soul forever be your shining light. Albert, Rest In Peace.
City
Galesville
State
MD
2 Jan 2021
6:48am
Robin, We send our heartfelt condolences to you and all the family. Bembe was a special man and he will be missed. Rest In Peace
City
Millersville
State
Maryland
2 Jan 2021
8:51pm
Robin,
There are no words that can express our sorrow for your loss. We will always cherish our memories of Al and the times we spent together.
Steve, Claudia, Michael , Tommy Barzal
City
Millersville
State
MD
3 Jan 2021
5:05am
My thoughts and prayer’s are with Robin and the family
City
Edgewater
State
Maryland
3 Jan 2021
5:38pm
I am so sorry to hear about Al’s passing. I will always cherish the great memories of Al at my grandparents house. Sending prayers of comfort.
City
Edgewater
State
Maryland
4 Jan 2021
7:38am
We are very sorry to hear of Mr. Bembe’s passing. May you and your family find comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Rev. 21: 3-4.
City
Annapolis
State
MD
4 Jan 2021
9:32am
Robin, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Sending prayers.
City
Easley
State
South Carolina
4 Jan 2021
12:40pm
Robin…..Rick and I were both devastated to hear of Bembe’s passing. He was truly the kind of person who we were happy to call our friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family!
City
Galesville
State
Maryland
5 Jan 2021
10:46am
Robin… I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Bembe. I didn’t know him that well, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Rest in Peace Bembe. Fly high!
City
LUSBY
State
MD
5 Jan 2021
5:41pm
To Robin and family I was deeply saddened to learn of Albert’s death. I have many fond memories of working with Al in the 3rd Battalion, “C” Shift. Al taught me to drive the old Tanker 1 and help me when I was taking the Pump Operator Test. He was a great pump operator and friend. May he rest in peace.
City
Lothian
State
Md
5 Jan 2021
8:43pm
Robin I’m so very sorry to hear about Bembe. You, Michael and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela
City
Riva
State
Md
6 Jan 2021
11:16am
Dear Robin & family:
No words hold enough power to ease your hearts pain and to express my grief on the loss of your husband Al “Bembe”. He will truly be missed. Know that I am always here for you. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace, comfort and hope in the midst of your sorrow. Prayers and love to you all~
City
Deale
State
MD
6 Jan 2021
9:49pm
Robin So sorry to here about Al’s passing Thoughts and prayers with you and your family on this great loss.
City
Friendship
State
MD
7 Jan 2021
7:28pm
So sorry for your loss
City
Deale
State
MD
Sort Comments
My most sincere condolences to Robin and the entire family. Albert will be missed by many, he was an excellent fire fighter and servant of the community….
What can be said… only that he will be missed. Another brother fire fighter and a Friend. Rest in peace Albert
Robin and Family
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. God Bless.
Robin, my sincere condolence and prayers are for you and your family. May God comfort you and the rest of the family.
Albert always shared a broad smile, a fun chat about cars and a helping hand. On several occasions he gladly help me carry my packages out of the Galesville Post Office to my car; we would always chat about his perfectly polished truck. Robin and family, may your shared memories of Albert and the life you shared together be a blessing. May his good and gentle soul forever be your shining light. Albert, Rest In Peace.
Robin, We send our heartfelt condolences to you and all the family. Bembe was a special man and he will be missed. Rest In Peace
Robin,
There are no words that can express our sorrow for your loss. We will always cherish our memories of Al and the times we spent together.
Steve, Claudia, Michael , Tommy Barzal
My thoughts and prayer’s are with Robin and the family
I am so sorry to hear about Al’s passing. I will always cherish the great memories of Al at my grandparents house. Sending prayers of comfort.
We are very sorry to hear of Mr. Bembe’s passing. May you and your family find comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Rev. 21: 3-4.
Robin, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Sending prayers.
Robin…..Rick and I were both devastated to hear of Bembe’s passing. He was truly the kind of person who we were happy to call our friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family!
Robin… I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Bembe. I didn’t know him that well, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Rest in Peace Bembe. Fly high!
To Robin and family I was deeply saddened to learn of Albert’s death. I have many fond memories of working with Al in the 3rd Battalion, “C” Shift. Al taught me to drive the old Tanker 1 and help me when I was taking the Pump Operator Test. He was a great pump operator and friend. May he rest in peace.
Robin I’m so very sorry to hear about Bembe. You, Michael and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela
Dear Robin & family:
No words hold enough power to ease your hearts pain and to express my grief on the loss of your husband Al “Bembe”. He will truly be missed. Know that I am always here for you. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace, comfort and hope in the midst of your sorrow. Prayers and love to you all~
Robin So sorry to here about Al’s passing Thoughts and prayers with you and your family on this great loss.
So sorry for your loss