Albert J. Toomey passed away at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on January 4, 2016. He was 71 years of age. Albert was born in Cambridge on August 5, 1944 to the late Albert & Dorothy Toomey. He was raised in Everett, graduated from the Everett Vocational School with a degree in electrical. In 1966 Albert joined the US Army and served his country with pride during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1972. After his discharge from the Army Mr. Toomey started out working at Glendale Hardware in Everett in the 1970's; then as one of the major electricians at Helco Electric in the 1980's and for Lighting Retrofit Services for over 20 years. Albert has been a resident of Melrose for the past 38 years, he enjoyed photography, fishing and playing poker. Mr. Toomey loved spending time at Davidson's Campground in Bristol, NH for over 15 years. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family around the fire at the campground and riding his Harley Davidson with his wife Mary. Albert had a great sense of humor and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Mr. Toomey was the beloved husband of 40 years to Mary L. (Greene) Toomey. Devoted father of Angela Vitale & Sean Toomey both of Melrose. Cherished grandfather of Quinn Beckles of Melrose. Caring brother of Marie VonDohlen of NH, Kathy Olsen of Bradford and John Toomey of Woburn. Loving brother-in-law of Leo Greene of Melrose & Betsy Mainero of Saugus. Also survived by his loving & faithful companion Tucci and many loving nieces, nephews & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Thursday, January 7, 2015 from 5:00-8:00PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Friday, January 8th at 9:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St. Melrose, at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. US Army Vietnam War Veteran. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Albert's name to the Melrose Veteran's Fund, payable to City of Melrose, c/o Veteran's Officer Ryan Maclean, 562 Main St. Melrose, MA 02176.