Career
A native of Vineland, Albano has been active in South Jersey as an advocate for children, families and victim's rights. His 19-year-old son, Michael, was killed in 2001 by a drunk driver who had four previous convictions for drunk driving. In his son's memory, he successfully lobbied to have "Michael's Law" enacted, which stiffens penalties for repeat drunk drivers, imposing prison terms in some cases, and encouraging those convicted to seek treatment for alcoholism.
Albano has been involved with organizations helping children and their families, such as raising thousands of dollars for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Albano and his wife have received awards from the New Jersey Senate and the Assembly for the work they have done for the FATAL organization which makes presentations to children in schools about the tragic consequences of drunk driving. He and his family received the Equal Justice Award by the New Jersey Association of Crime Victims Advocates for their efforts and pursuit of "Michael's Law".
Another such organization is the Gabriel Project where Albano has been involved with since it started in 1990, raising over $13,000 to help bring seriously ill children to the United States for heart surgery from Africa.
Albano was Assistant Director of the Harley Owners Group of Cumberland County where he participated in charity rides to raise funds for various organizations. Albano is working with an avid group of riders from the tri-county area to raise money for the hungry and the homeless through an event in June.
A member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union for 28 years, Nelson represents his fellow union members as shop steward at Village Supermarkets in Vineland.
Albano attended Sacred Heart High School in Vineland. He then continued his education to earn a Journeymanship in Electrical Trades from the Cumberland County Vocational Technical School. He is a resident of Vineland, New Jersey.
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