Albert Diamond

Albert Diamond, 97, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:30 pm in Berkshire Commons. He was the husband of the late Sara (Kaufman) Diamond who passed away June 25, 2004. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Diamond was the son of the late Louis and Bessie (Mann) Diamond. He was a graduate of Olney High School and served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Diamond was a member of Reformed Congregation Oheb Sholom. Mr. Diamond was a founding partner with his brothers called Diamond Brothers in 1957 located at 9th & Cotton Streets, Reading, where they made furniture. Later He and his brothers moved the factory to St. Lawrence and changed the name to Brothers Manufacturing where he retired in 1991. Mr. Diamond and his wife Sara loved traveling and spending winters in Florida. He enjoyed volunteering at the food festival at Temple Oheb Sholom and attending Friendship circle at the Jewish Community Center. He loved to play golf and bowl in his younger years and was a Philadelphia Sports fan and watching golf on television. He was a loving father to Charles I. Diamond, husband of Brenda M. Diamond of Exeter Township, loving grandfather to Elisabeth Papich; Brett Diamond; Jennifer Currie; Lindsay Diamond; Allaire Diamond; Ariel Diamond; Daniel Munn, Colleen Bossler, loving great grandfather to Ethan and Liam Papich; Julia Diamond; Alex, Gavin and Sam Currie; Hadley and Keenan Munn; Jack Bossler; Ephraim and Phoebe Maciejowski. He is also survived by his sister Evelyn of Boca Raton, Florida. He is also survived by his daughter in law Diane Kemble of Vermont and was preceded in death by his son Lawrence Diamond in 1999. Mr. Diamond will be remembered for his sharp wit and kind and generous heart. The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Berkshire Commons and the Griswold Staff, especially Anita.
Funeral Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home 129 East Lancaster Ave. Shillington, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 11:00 am. Rabbi Brian I. Michelson will officiate. Interment with Military Honors rendered by the Topton American Legion will follow in Mt. Sinai Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home Tuesday 10:00 am to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Jewish Federation of Reading, 1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125, Wyomissing, PA 19610 in memory of Mr. Albert Diamond. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com