Albert Vincent Sanchez Jr., 41, of Shelby Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 10, 2022 after a 20 month battle with leukemia.
Born on October 2, 1980 in Warren, Michigan, Albert is the second born and eldest son of Albert Sanchez and Nancy (Labadie) Veldman. Albert graduated from Dakota High School in 1999. He worked for Chrysler from October 23, 2017 as a material handler until his untimely death. Albert loved attending concerts, playing his guitar, basketball, football, and listening to music. He enjoyed spending time with family and playing with his nieces and nephews. Albert had a kind gentle heart and is loved by many and will be missed very much.
He is survived by his mother Nancy (Labadie) Veldman (Robert) and father Albert Sanchez (Karen) and his three siblings Helena Maloy (Jerrod), Steven (Emily) and Christopher. As well as four step-siblings and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth, Michigan on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 North Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Michigan beginning at 11:30 A.M. Albert will be in-state beginning at 10:30 A.M. until the time of the Funeral Mass.
Those who wish to honor the memory of Albert V. Sanchez, Jr. are invited to consider a contribution to Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. Street, Detroit, Michigan 48201 or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1471 East Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071.
Contribution envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.